you can talk
Go ahead, speak
An expression pointing out that the speaker is guilty of the same fault they're criticizing in someone else.
If you complain about someone being late and a friend says you can talk, they mean you're often late yourself.
Equivalent to look who's talking or the pot calling the kettle black.
Irony used to mock
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
- condescensionDemeaning air of superiority
- hypocrisyPretense of virtue
- audacityBrazen, reckless daring
nerve · gall · double standard · cheek · brass neck · chutzpah · self-awareness
Formal permission granted
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- allowanceFixed periodic payment
- approvalFavorable opinion given
- go-aheadPermission to begin
clearance · sanction · endorsement · license · privilege · empowerment · grant · acquiescence
Rejection of truth claims
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- incredulityInability to accept something
- impressedAffected by admiration
unexpected · remarkable · speechless · taken aback · who knew · revelation · eye-opening · admiration
sarcasm
Irony used to mock
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
- condescensionDemeaning air of superiority
- hypocrisyPretense of virtue
audacity · nerve · gall · double standard · cheek · brass neck · chutzpah · self-awareness
authorization
Formal permission granted
go-ahead · clearance · sanction · endorsement · license · privilege · empowerment · grant · acquiescence · mandate
disbelief
Rejection of truth claims
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- incredulityInability to accept something
impressed · unexpected · remarkable · speechless · taken aback · who knew · revelation · eye-opening · admiration · stunned
reassurance
Words meant to calm
unburdening · catharsis · confiding · venting · release · openness · safe space · trust · support · listening
you can talktouché
Acknowledgment of valid counterpoint
lead by example · walks the walk · point taken · guilty as charged
you can talkhold your tongue
Refrain from speaking
keep quiet · shut up · bite your tongue · silence · zip it
talk, can, you, talks, talking, canned, yours, talkative, yourself