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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a pound of talk" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to emphasize the idea that talking or discussing something is not as valuable as taking action or producing results.
Example: "While we can spend hours discussing the project, what we really need is a pound of talk to turn our ideas into reality."
Alternatives: "a lot of discussion" or "endless chatter".
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"FOR a pound of talk," the Yemeni proverb goes, "an ounce of understanding".
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