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The phrase "a talking thing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an object or entity that has the ability to speak or communicate verbally, often in a whimsical or informal context.
Example: "In the story, the protagonist discovers a talking thing that offers advice on their journey."
Alternatives: "a speaking object" or "a vocal entity".
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It wasn't even really a talking thing.
Maybe it is more a listening thing than a talking thing.
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When things happen in life, having a sibling to talk things through with is an invaluable resource that not every person has access to.
Get him into the habit of helping you out around the house for a change... which also gives you a chance to talk things over... and talk about the laziness issue.
She unsuccessfully asked the boy to put his gun in a drawer and talk things out.
It would take Robert Lutz and his musketeers about 65 minutes because they would talk things out a bit more.
We both apologized and had a subsequent podcast and really talked things through.
If all goes well there, arrange a meeting so you can talk things over.
If he is accepting the news with grace, you can talk things out a bit more and go from there.
Talk things out or see a counselor.
[I] think it's quite useful to talk things through.
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