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Mutter (under your breath) – quietly so others can’t hear clearly. Can other people hear you clearly?
No
Do you usually mutter when you are happy or annoyed?
Often annoyed
Talk down to (someone) – speak as if you are superior. Are you speaking to someone as an equal?
No
Does the other person feel respected if you talk them down?
No
Spit it out! – say what you are reluctant to say. Does the speaker want them to speak now or later?
Now
Is (Spit it out) a formal or informal expression?
Informal
Speak out of turn – speaking in a tactless way. Is it the right time for you to speak?
No
Can this make people upset or uncomfortable?
Yes
Talk to a brick wall – speaking to someone who doesn’t want to listen. Does your talking make any difference?
No
Talk shop – talk about work outside of work. Is this often interesting to people not in your job?
Usually no
Talk some sense into (someone) – persuade them to behave more sensibly. Is the person behaving reasonably or unreasonably?
Unreasonably
