talks a good game
All bluster, nothing more
To talk a good game is to speak confidently or impressively about something while failing to deliver results.
The phrase implies a gap between words and actions—someone who talks a good game about fitness never actually exercises, or a politician talks a good game on reform but passes no legislation.
He talks a good game, but I've never seen him close a deal.
- credibilityQuality inspiring trust
- eloquencePersuasive verbal grace
- follow-throughCompleting what you began
- actions speakBehavior outweighs stated intentions
- bluffCalculated false front
full of it · rhetoric · accountability · execution · image · results · underdeliver · lip service · overpromise · charm · gift of gab · substance · boast · persuasion · practicality · brag · facade · show and tell
talks a good gamewalks the walk
Acts on stated beliefs
gets results · follows through · doer · performs · man of action
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Authentic original item
walks the talk · authentic · reliable · trustworthy · credible
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Lacking in pretension
actions speak louder than words · understated · strong silent type · unassuming · humble
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