| 单词 | talk turkey |
| 例句 | The frustrated American Indian replies — usually in some version of would-be comic pidgin English — "You talk all buzzard to me, and don't talk turkey." Talking turkey! How the Thanksgiving bird got its name (and then lent it to film flops) 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z We’re talking turkey right here at noon on Friday, Nov. 21, in a live chat on all things Thanksgiving with the new Seattle Times food writer, Bethany Jean Clement. Join our food writer for a Thanksgiving live chat 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z He would still mutter about the salmonella risk whenever Mum talked turkey. A stranger's generous, unexpected remarks helped me deal with bereavement 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z And what about "talk turkey"? Well, that can mean quite contradictory things. Talking turkey! How the Thanksgiving bird got its name (and then lent it to film flops) 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z Whatever the origin, though, when we "talk turkey," we're engaging in the kind of straightforward, honest speech the scheming hunter denied his hunting partner. Talking turkey! How the Thanksgiving bird got its name (and then lent it to film flops) 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z The most familiar meaning of "talking turkey," in which it is a stand-in for "straight talk," is often said to come from a once popular joke. Talking turkey! How the Thanksgiving bird got its name (and then lent it to film flops) 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z Married since then, with four little butterballs and still talking turkey.” Thank you for calling the Butterball hotline: now let's talk turkey 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z When they are not talking turkey November through December, these operators usually work as dietitians, nutritionists and cooks. Thank you for calling the Butterball hotline: now let's talk turkey 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z Another definition found in the 1889 "Americanisms, Old & New" had "talking turkey" meaning "To use high-sounding words, when plain English would do equally well or better." Talking turkey! How the Thanksgiving bird got its name (and then lent it to film flops) 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z As a scholar who studies word origins, I love "talking turkey" — not only how the bird came to be named, but also how the word has evolved over time. Talking turkey! How the Thanksgiving bird got its name (and then lent it to film flops) 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z More likely, "talk turkey" came from pleasant conversation at Thanksgiving dinner, or maybe negotiations between Native Americans and European colonists over the cost of poultry. Talking turkey! How the Thanksgiving bird got its name (and then lent it to film flops) 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z "I think Terry is facing his own mortality, and I think when people are reaching that point in their life, they cut through the pleasantries and talk turkey," he said. Man pleads guilty to stealing Wizard of Oz ruby slippers 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z “But we didn’t get far enough to be talking turkey with any bowls or conferences about the actual format.” With expansion on hold, College Football Playoff settles in 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z They’re talking turkey in the one-off culinary competition “Battle for the Bird.” What’s on TV This Week: Adele, Will Smith, Tom Brady, ‘Tiger King’ and more 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z Even if one doesn’t talk turkey, a fighting purr is a powerful disincentive to visit the car wash. Wild turkey menace: Angry birds are pecking cars, deflating kiddie pools and harassing the elderly 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z He posted a picture on Twitter, and said he was ready to talk turkey with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, urging him to do something about the birds. NJ will trap turkeys troubling Jersey Shore neighborhood 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z They’re talking turkey — and mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, etc., — in a second season of “Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge.” What’s on TV This Week: 'The Little Mermaid Live!', 'His Dark Materials' and more 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z Then Kanye West and Kid Rock grabbed headlines when they met with President Trump on Thursday to talk turkey. Stars like Taylor Swift don’t make a difference when pushing their politics: expert 2018-10-13T04:00:00Z It's nearly Thanksgiving and time to talk turkey, but these birds are more than just a holiday tradition. Meet the Turkey's Glamorous Mexican Cousin 2017-11-18T05:00:00Z While it’s not clear what was discussed around the dinner table, Mr. Nugent, an avid hunter, hinted in a blog post that they talked turkey about issues impacting sportsmen. Sarah Palin’s fashion sense after White House visit commended by The Hollywood Reporter 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z The two recently reunited by phone to talk turkey. 'Mystery Science Theatre 3000' returns with new blood for the Turkey Day marathon 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z The Arsenal midfielder had been courted by Roma, AC Milan and Crystal Palace, but appears to have had his head turned by Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe, with whom he talked turkey yesterday. Transfer news: Chelsea confirm David Luiz deal, Wilshere, Sissoko, NKoudou – live! 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z It’s nearly Thanksgiving, so it’s time for us to talk turkey, fellow “Dancing With the Stars” fans. 'Dancing With the Stars' recap: Bindi Irwin, Nick Carter, Alek Skarlatos head to finale 2015-11-24T05:00:00Z Most employees need to get more comfortable talking turkey in any situation. 5 Tips for Negotiating Your Salary 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z When the black swans arrived on the scene Warren’s available to talk turkey. Berkshire's Quarterly Report: An Exercise In Obfuscation 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z While the Patent and Trademark Office doesn't exactly track the growth in turkey innovation, those who follow the patent world say inventors are talking turkey with increasing regularity. Turkey Engineers Cook Up Patents That Are Strictly for the Birds 2013-11-27T03:34:40Z It might be time to talk turkey with your broker. Week Ahead: Yellen, Earnings, And Portfolios Of 96 Million Americans 2013-11-10T21:13:00Z Mr. Zwilling also said that another of Cardinal Dolan’s remarks – “That’s something that I talk turkey with him about” – was meant to address the issue of abortion, not “the governor’s faith.” Cardinal Dolan Clarifies Remarks About Cuomo 2013-05-15T17:26:41Z “That’s something that I talk turkey with him about,” the cardinal said. Dolan Presses Cuomo Over Abortion 2013-05-15T03:42:29Z There will be a time and place for Smith and the Bears to talk turkey, but the off week with 11 games left presents neither. Hard to argue with Smith's success 2012-10-10T01:17:00Z But what did Roberts think of the talking turkey scene in Curtis's re-discovered script? 'Lost' Blackadder script revealed 2012-10-07T00:20:03Z Obama, in remarks at the White House yesterday, said he will urge congressional leaders “to start talking turkey” and get “down to the hard business of crafting a plan that can move this forward.” Obama Open to Short-Term U.S. Debt Increase Tied to Major Deal 2011-07-20T17:29:01Z He urged the Congressional leadership to “start talking turkey” on Wednesday, and said “we do not have any more time to engage in symbolic gestures,” an apparent reference to the House vote. Obama Endorses Bipartisan Push on Debt 2011-07-19T19:39:05Z At some point, they've got to sit down and talk turkey. Analysis: Some revenue hikes likely in budget deal 2011-07-01T18:07:25Z We will talk turkey and duck and chicken. You're the Boss: Playing Chicken With Chicken 2011-02-01T12:00:18Z The story also features Baldrick, the Three Kings - and a talking turkey. 'Lost' Blackadder script revealed 2012-10-07T00:20:03Z The holidays are upon us, and baseball's serious teams talk turkey while the Mariners sit at the children's table and play with their bobbleheads. What readers are saying 2010-12-11T04:18:00Z However the complex triangular relationship between the US, Pakistan and India depends for success on the US getting the two enemies to talk turkey about their conflicts. New beginning? 2010-03-30T00:07:00Z In a couple of minutes, we'll be ready to talk turkey, sweetheart. The Women-Stealers of Thrayx "But after you do that, you still have got to talk turkey with me about those papers." Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 And my course in engineering was a good investment; I can talk turkey to them about our dams and the flowage rights. Joan of Arc of the North Woods The Indian opened his eyes wide, and replied, "Seems to me you talk all buzzard to me, and no talk turkey." Three Years on the Plains Observations of Indians, 1867-1870 The boss talked turkey to 'em, but he had to let 'em come. Overland Red A Romance of the Moonstone Cañon Trail "Come back here and let's talk turkey," protested Sam compellingly. The Early Bird A Business Man's Love Story But that bunk's old stuff to me, so I shut 'em up and made 'em talk turkey. The She Boss A Western Story If we like each other we'll talk turkey about a commission. Steve Yeager Very little "talk turkey" has the Indian experienced in dealing with the whites. Three Years on the Plains Observations of Indians, 1867-1870 Even were I of a mind to talk turkey with you, there is Barlow. Daughter of the Sun A Tale of Adventure "Come, Severance; talk turkey, as you did to me." Success A Novel I didn't have either the one or the other, so I had to borrow his guns before I talked turkey. A Man Four-Square Well, after the first two months of my married life I realized that I'd have to talk turkey to the missus. A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago "By the gods! you'll have to talk turkey to me on one point!" asserted Daunt, his veneer of dignity cracking wide and showing the coarser grain of his nature. All-Wool Morrison I'll do my best to get him interested in me, and you do your best to get him interested in the business; and then when the time is just right we can talk turkey. We Can't Have Everything And as she was plainly shrinking from talking turkey, I was reluctantly compelled to do so. Right Ho, Jeeves "Now, you wait and see what I have to show you, and then we'll talk turkey," the other man said goodnaturedly. Undertow She was the only girl in South Harniss who would have "talked turkey" to him as she had on the day of their adventure at High Point Light and he rather admired her for it. The Portygee |
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