talk about

Meaning

This expression means to discuss a specific topic, plan, or issue with someone. In a business context, it is used to transition to a new agenda item or to initiate a conversation about a project. It is highly versatile, neutral, and suitable for both emails and spoken meetings.

Examples

• Let's talk about the new budget during our meeting tomorrow.

  Let's talk about the new budget during our meeting tomorrow.

• We need to talk about the feedback we received from the client.

  We need to talk about the feedback we received from the client.

• Can we talk about your project timeline for next quarter?

  Can we talk about your project timeline for next quarter?

• I would like to talk about my career goals with you next week.

  I would like to talk about my career goals with you next week.

• They scheduled a quick call to talk about the marketing plan.

  They scheduled a quick call to talk about the marketing plan.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ We need to talk about of the new project.

  ✓ We need to talk about the new project.

  Do not use 'of' after 'talk about'. The preposition 'about' directly connects the verb to the topic.

• ✗ Let's discuss about the budget.

  ✓ Let's talk about the budget.

  Learners often mix up 'discuss' and 'talk about'. 'Discuss' does not take the preposition 'about', but 'talk' requires it.

Related Expressions

Practice

• At the next meeting, we will ___ the upcoming product launch.

  💡 Use the phrase meaning to discuss a topic.

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  talk about

• I need to ___ my schedule with the manager.

  💡 Fill in with the expression meaning to have a conversation regarding something.

  Show answer

  talk about