talk down to (someone) -Idioms

Idioms

talk down to (someone)

to use words or ideas that make you seem smarter or better than others

I do not like that woman because she always talks down to the people around her.

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talk in circles

talk oneself out

talk out (a problem)

talk over (something) or talk (something) over

talk through one's hat

talk until one is blue in the face

talk up (someone or something)

tamper with (something)

point the finger at (someone)

cast the first stone

not made of money

beef up (something) or beef (something) up

Hobson's choice

shed light on (something)

on (someone's) shoulders

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