phrasal verb

Talk down to

Rank #2173Letter TInseparable

2Sections

Talk in a way to show your superiority not communicate

Meanings

  • Talk in a way to show your superiority not communicate (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • She's a dreadful teacher and TALKS DOWN TO her students instead of teaching them.
  • I enjoy TALK DOWN TO WITH my colleagues during lunch.
  • She prefers TALK DOWN TO WITH people from her department.

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