make small talk
made small talk
Definition of make small talk - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
- They made small talk while waiting for the bus.
- We made small talk at the dinner party.
- He made small talk with the new neighbors.
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Expressions with make
produce or construct from materials
They made a sculpture of clay.
be logical or understandable
His explanation didn't make sense to anyone.
prepare and bake bread from ingredients
She loves to make bread every weekend.
talk to fill silence or be polite
She tried to make conversation at the dinner party.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
cause tears to form in the eyes
The onions make my eyes water.
indicates no change in outcome or result
Whether we go or stay, it doesn't make any difference.
create a strong impact on someone's mind
Her speech made a big impression on the audience.
treat something as very important or serious, often more than necessary
Try not to make a big thing out of his small mistake.
form a relationship or bond with someone
She tried to make a connection with her new classmates.
create a small depression in a surface
He used a hammer to make a dent in the metal.
perform an action causing significant change
Her speech made a difference in the election results.
change facial expression to show dislike or disgust
He made a face when he tasted the sour lemon.
earn a large amount of money
She hopes to make a fortune in real estate.
begin again with a new approach
After the move, they decided to make a fresh start in the new city.
turn an activity into a game
They made a game of cleaning the house to make it fun.
do something regularly or frequently
She makes a habit of jogging every morning.
earn enough money to support oneself
She makes a living as a freelance writer.
leave a visible impression on a surface
She used a pen to make a mark on the paper.
create disorder or untidiness
The kids always make a mess in the living room.
attempt to move the ball to a teammate in sports
She managed to make a pass to her teammate, securing the goal..
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally..
express an opinion or viewpoint clearly
He decided to make a statement during the meeting..
raise a glass to celebrate or honor someone
We will make a toast to the newlyweds.
Expressions with small
coins of little value carried in pockets
He paid the bus fare with small change.
minor but impressive achievement
Completing the project on time was a small miracle.
text in a document printed in small size
Always read the small print before signing a contract.
casual conversation about everyday things, often to be polite
We made small talk while waiting for the bus.
written using very tiny letters or type
The warning is in small print on the label.
gradually or step by step
She completed the project in small stages.
expresses surprise at unexpected coincidences
I met my old friend in Japan. It is a small world!
regardless of size or extent, it matters
Every donation counts, no matter how small.
used to show surprise at an unexpected connection or coincidence
You know my cousin too? What a small world!
one who is highly ranked in a small or unimportant group
He is a big fish in a small pond at his local club.
require a large amount of money to buy
The new car will cost a small fortune.
experience a sense of inferiority or insignificance
His harsh criticism made her feel small.
the world is more connected than it seems
I met my old friend in Japan. It's a small world.
slightly smaller than usual or than needed
The shirt is on the small side for me.
large amount of money, often more than expected
That car cost a small fortune!
people or things considered unimportant
In the corporate world, newcomers are often treated as small fry..
small amount of money
The bonus was small potatoes for the millionaire.
insignificant cost or effort compared to benefits
The inconvenience was a small price for such a great view.
minor cost for a greater benefit
Missing the party was a small price to pay for success.
television screen as opposed to cinema screen
Many actors transition from the big screen to the small screen.
expression of surprise at unexpected connections
I met my cousin in Japan, small world!
worry about unimportant or minor details
Don't sweat the small stuff at work.
limit yourself by not using your full potential
She decided not to play small anymore.
Expressions with talk
speech with no real meaning or value
The politician's promises were just empty talk.
casual conversation about everyday things, often to be polite
We made small talk while waiting for the bus.
persuade someone to agree or accept
She managed to talk him into going to the doctor..
resolve a problem through discussion
They talked out their differences over coffee.
discuss something to reach a decision or understanding
We need to talk it over before deciding.
dissuade someone from a planned action
They talked her out of buying the expensive dress.
discuss something thoroughly
They needed to talk over the new policy before implementation..
persuade a person to do something by talking
She talked him into joining the club.
persuade someone not to do something by talking
She talked him out of quitting his job.
explain each step of a process to someone
Let me talk you through the instructions.
discuss something carefully with someone before deciding
Let's talk the plan over before we start.
discuss problems or disagreements to find a solution
Let's talk things out before making a decision.
discuss something thoroughly to reach a decision
They decided to talk things over before making a decision.
discuss thoroughly to resolve an issue
They decided to talk through their differences to reach an agreement..
used to give someone permission to speak
You can talk now, the meeting is over.
suggests someone should discuss something
You should talk to your teacher about it.
someone who talks but doesn't act
He is all talk and never delivers on promises.
person who says things but never does them
Everyone knows he's just all talk no action.
speech that is irrational or nonsensical
His idea of flying cars is just crazy talk.
light conversation focusing on positive or non-serious topics
We had some happy talk before the meeting.
words without real intention or action
He says he'll help, but it's just talk.
intimate conversations between partners in bed
They shared secrets during their late-night pillow talk..
serious and honest conversation about important topics
Let's have some real talk about our future.
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- French:faire la conversation, ...
- German:Smalltalk machen, ...
- Italian:fare due chiacchiere, ...
- Spanish:hacer charla trivial, ...
- Portuguese:fazer conversa de circunstância, ...
- Chinese:闲聊, ...
- Japanese:世間話をする, ...
- Arabic:تَجَاذَبَ أَطْرَافَ الحَدِيث, ...
- Hebrew:לְנַהֵל שִׂיחַת חוּלִּין, ...
- Russian:вести светскую беседу, ...
- Ukrainian:перекинутися кількома словами, ...
- Hindi:हल्की-फुल्की बातें करना, ...
- Bengali:হালকা আলাপ করা, ...
- Catalan:fer petar la xerrada, ...
- Czech:nezávazně konverzovat, ...
- Danish:smalltalke, ...
- Dutch:kletsen, ...
- Greek:κουβεντιάζω, ...
- Hungarian:csevegni, ...
- Khmer:ជជែកលេង, ...
- Korean:가벼운 대화를 나누다, ...
- Persian:گفتگوی کوتاه کردن, ...
- Polish:rozmawiać o błahostkach, ...
- Portuguese (BR):jogar conversa fora, ...
- Romanian:a purtă conversație lejeră, ...
- Swedish:småprata, ...
- Thai:พูดคุยเล่นๆ, ...
- Turkish:laflamak, ...
- Vietnamese:trò chuyện xã giao, ...
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