talking about
In conversation concerning
Talking about introduces a topic of discussion: We were talking about the election.
As an interjection, it emphasizes what follows, often with admiration or exasperation: Talking about luck—he won twice in a row.
This use is informal and conversational, functioning like "speaking of" to pivot toward an example or illustration.
Informal verbal exchange
- discussionExchange of ideas
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- chitchatInformal light conversation
heart-to-heart · tête-à-tête · confab · powwow · gabfest · natter · schmooze · palaver
Matter under discussion
- matterSpace-occupying substance with mass
- issuePoint of contention
- themeCentral recurring concept
- pointExact location or meaning
idea · concept · story · news · rumor · controversy · scandal · events
Clear vocal expression
- verbalizationExpressing through speech
- conveyingTransmitting meaning or information
- describingConveying details verbally
- explainingMaking something understood
narrating · recounting · relating · sharing · communicating · voicing · expressing · getting across
Formal argument on issues
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- commentaryExplanatory remarks on events
- deliberationCareful weighing of choices
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
examination · consideration · reflection · review · interpretation · explanation · elaboration · unpacking
Written words for performance
- linesStrokes connecting two points
- monologueUninterrupted solo address
- soliloquyDramatic speech to oneself
- voiceoverOff-screen recorded speech
narration · exposition · aside · speech · scene · screenplay · stage directions · table read
chat
Informal verbal exchange
- discussionExchange of ideas
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
chitchat · heart-to-heart · tête-à-tête · confab · powwow · gabfest · natter · schmooze · palaver · rapport
subject
Matter under discussion
point · idea · concept · story · news · rumor · controversy · scandal · events · situation
articulation
Clear vocal expression
- verbalizationExpressing through speech
- conveyingTransmitting meaning or information
- describingConveying details verbally
explaining · narrating · recounting · relating · sharing · communicating · voicing · expressing · getting across · spelling out
debate
Formal argument on issues
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- commentaryExplanatory remarks on events
- deliberationCareful weighing of choices
exploration · examination · consideration · reflection · review · interpretation · explanation · elaboration · unpacking · hashing out
script
Written words for performance
- linesStrokes connecting two points
- monologueUninterrupted solo address
- soliloquyDramatic speech to oneself
voiceover · narration · exposition · aside · speech · scene · screenplay · stage directions · table read · delivery
talking abouthiding
Staying out of sight
concealing · covering up · hushing up · suppressing · burying
talking aboutacting on
Responding to input
addressing · tackling · dealing with · implementing · executing
talking aboutignoring
Deliberately not noticing
avoiding · glossing over · sweeping under the rug · burying · suppressing