talk to each other

Meaning

This expression describes two or more people having a conversation, sharing ideas, or communicating to solve a problem. It emphasizes mutual communication where both sides participate equally.

Examples

• The two brothers stopped talking to each other after a big argument.

  The two brothers stopped talking to each other after a big argument.

• We need to talk to each other more often to avoid misunderstandings.

  We need to talk to each other more often to avoid misunderstandings.

• The children sat on the floor and talked to each other quietly.

  The children sat on the floor and talked to each other quietly.

• It's important for couples to talk to each other about their feelings.

  It's important for couples to talk to each other about their feelings.

• They hadn't seen each other in years, but they talked to each other like no time had passed.

  They hadn't seen each other in years, but they talked to each other like no time had passed.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ They talk with each other.

  ✓ They talk to each other.

  While 'talk with' is sometimes heard, 'talk to each other' is the standard and most natural way to express mutual conversation at this level.

• ✗ We need to talk each other.

  ✓ We need to talk to each other.

  You must include the preposition 'to' before 'each other' because 'talk' is an intransitive verb here.

Related Expressions

Practice

• If you have a problem with your roommate, you should ___.

  💡 Have a conversation together to solve it.

  Show answer

  talk to each other

• The students were told not to ___ during the exam.

  💡 Speak among themselves.

  Show answer

  talk to each other