CEFR B1+ · Phrases

talking point

/ˈtɔːkɪŋ pɔɪnt/ Headword: talking 📚 Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

A talking point is a topic or subject that is likely to generate discussion or debate, often used in conversations or presentations.

Synonyms

topic of discussion subject issue conversation starter point of interest

Antonyms

uninteresting topic non-issue triviality

Translations

talking point in your language

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عربي

نقطة الحديث هي موضوع يثير النقاش أو الاهتمام.

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اردو

ایک 'ٹاکنگ پوائنٹ' ایک ایسا موضوع ہے جس پر لوگ بات کرنا پسند کرتے ہیں۔

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हिंदी

एक 'टॉकिंग पॉइंट' एक ऐसा विषय है जिस पर लोग बात करना पसंद करते हैं।

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中文

谈资是人们喜欢讨论的话题。

Easy Explanation

It's something interesting that people want to talk about. It makes conversations start. It can be a good topic for discussion.

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Memory TipIt's a 'point' that makes people 'talk'.

Contextual Examples

The new school uniform policy became a major talking point (discussion topic) among parents.

His unusual fashion sense was always a talking point (topic of conversation) at parties.

The company's recent success was a positive talking point (subject for discussion) during the board meeting.

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