Talk up
/ˈtɔːk ʌp/B2
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1. To speak in a way that praises or promotes someone or something, often to persuade others of its value.
- She always talks up her team's achievements during meetings.
- The salesman talked up the features of the new model to attract customers.
2. To make something appear better or more important than it actually is, typically in a social or professional context.
- He talked up the benefits of the project to gain support from stakeholders.
- Journalists tend to talk up stories to capture public interest.
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