talk\ turkey

talk\ turkey
v. phr. informal
To talk about something in a really businesslike way; talk with the aim of getting things done.

Charles said, "Now, let's talk turkey about the bus trip. the fact is, it will cost each student $1.50."

The father always spoke gently to his son, but when the son broke the windshield of the car, the father talked turkey to him.


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