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Is it correct to say "what are you TALKING about" OR "what are SPEAKING about"?

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Hi, Is it correct to say "what are you TALKING about" OR "what are you SPEAKING about"? Neither is wrong, but the former is much, much more common. For the latter, you need to think carefully to find a suitable context where it could be said.

— Clive

  • Hi, Is it correct to say "what are you TALKING about" OR "what are you SPEAKING about"?
  • Neither is wrong, but the former is much, much more common.
  • For the latter, you need to think carefully to find a suitable context where it could be said.
  • Bestwishes, Clive
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Hi,

Is it correct to say "what are you TALKING about" OR "what are you SPEAKING about"?

Neither is wrong, but the former is much, much more common.

For the latter, you need to think carefully to find a suitable context where it could be said.

Bestwishes, Clive
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