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Expression: "talk down"



 
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meaning of plausible | "the" vs "that"
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Expression: "talk down" Tue Jun 26, 2007 13:20 pm  Expression: "talk down"		  
English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #17 "Down to Earth", question 4

She always talks down to me as if I'm not worth consideration.

(a) speaks softly
(b) speaks quickly
(c) speaks condescendingly
(d) speaks continuously

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #17 "Down to Earth", answer 4

She always speaks condescendingly to me as if I'm not worth consideration.

Correct answer: (c) speaks condescendingly
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what does this expressionn mean?

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Expression: "talk down" Tue Jun 26, 2007 14:03 pm  Expression: "talk down"		  
Hi Shery,

You can learn more about the expression HERE
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