I am not a native English speaker. Could anyone tell me what does this sentence("Now you are talking) mean? Thanks a lot.
A: Even though I don't like Judy, I still think she works very hard.
B: Now you're talking.
2006-09-25 21:52:06 · 9 answers · asked by ???? ? 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
When we use the expression "now you're talking" in English, it generally means that you're making an interesting point. It doesnt necessarily express agreement, but it usually does.
Its pretty much like a way of saying that "before you were talking for the sake of talking and making conversation...but "now you're talking" as in "now *that* really gets me interested! "now you're talking!" (not just blabbering or idle talk)
For instance, if I say "Judy dresses funny, but I think she has lots of potential to be a psychologist, because she thinks about things no one else does"
and you say "Now you're talking! Just the other day, she helped me solve a complex problem no one else could". To some extent, it expresses agreement, but it more expresses a great interest in the point the person made.
Another expression which is similar is "now we're talking business"
it doesnt necessarily mean you're a business person. it just mean you're saying something serious and interesting with which i can agree and relate to and that we're going to do something together in a particular situation.
I even think the expression "now you're talking" is a varied from of "now you're talking business" or "now we're talking business"...
2006-09-25 23:36:48 · answer #1 · answered by Wisdom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
B is strongly agreeing with A that Judy works very hard. He could also be agreeing that he doesn't like her very much either. Another example could be:
A. Let's call in at the pub on the way home.
B. Now you're talking!
Meaning that B thinks it's a really good idea!
2006-09-25 21:57:51 · answer #2 · answered by uknative 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not only does it mean A is agreeing with B, it could also signify the start of a conversation about Judy not working hard.
2006-09-26 00:21:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A: Even though I don't like Judy, I still think she works very hard.
(I don't like Judy, but I think she works hard)
B: Now you're talking.
(I agree with you)
2006-09-25 21:56:06 · answer #4 · answered by Chrispy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It implies agreement -something you wanted to hear. It's usually used to suggest activities:
"Well, we could watch golf...we could go bowling...we could go to the river and drink beer"
"NOW you're talking!"
"Well, I was thinking of Chinese food, but maybe a Pizza?"
"Now you're talking!"
2006-09-25 21:59:45 · answer #5 · answered by Roadpizza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you are talking common sense & they agree with you
2006-09-25 21:57:01 · answer #6 · answered by col 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's saying something I agree with.
2006-09-25 21:53:31 · answer #7 · answered by cooperman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that they wholeheartedly agree with what you have said.
2006-09-25 21:58:30 · answer #8 · answered by David H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"now you're talking" means "I agree" or "I like what you said"
2006-09-25 21:56:28 · answer #9 · answered by hot.turkey 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋