do the talking

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English

Verb

do the talking (third-person singular simple present does the talking, present participle doing the talking, simple past did the talking, past participle done the talking)

  1. (idiomatic) To convey the message; to communicate an idea or create an impression.
    • 2013 November 6, Elaine Glusac, “36 Hours in Aruba”, in The New York Times:
      Averaging 82 sunny degrees year round, fringed with blond beaches and lapped by turquoise shallows, Aruba lets the climate do the talking when it comes to appealing to tourists.
    • 2023 May 19, Chelsey Sanchez, “Megan Fox Makes Her Red-Carpet Comeback in a Body-Sculpting Sheer Gown”, in Harper's Bazaar:
      For the flashy occasion, Fox wore a jaw-dropping black gown by LaQuan Smith. [] She let the dress do most of the talking, eschewing flashy jewelry and instead wearing a single chunky silver ring.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see do,‎ the,‎ talking.

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