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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

talk down

talk down
2. To speak with insulting condescension: talked down to her subordinates.

Could you give me an example for the scenario, a sentence of talking down?
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Hi, The President of the company says to the VP of Finance, 'I need you to prepare a budget. That means a financial plan'. Best wishes, Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, The President of the company says to the VP of Finance, 'I need you to prepare a budget.
  • That means a financial plan'.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,
The President of the company says to the VP of Finance, 'I need you to prepare a budget. That means a financial plan'.

Best wishes, Clive
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I don't sense any insult Emotion: sad
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Hi,
He's speaking as if his VP of Finance doesn't know what a simple thing like a budget is. He's talking down to him.
Clive
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I see. Thank you, Clive.
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You see, New2grammar, words are composed of letters. Can you say the letters? I'll bet you've learned your letters very well. Let's try it together. Remember? We start with A -- A, B, C, ... Now what comes next? Come on, you can do it.
(That was "talking down" (to you).) (Sorry. Just an illustration.
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HAHA... I was lost for a moment. Halway through the reply, I checked to make sure it was your post. I thought some Anon went beserk or something. I love it. Thank you. Crystal clear.

(Edit: now I'll remember this post forever until I get Alzheimer's
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