the talk of the town
noun phrase
: a person or thing that many people in a town, city, etc., are talking about in an interested or excited way
The new restaurant is the talk of the town.
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Sweater dresses are the talk of the town at Amazon.
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The wife of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk is the talk of the town—thanks to her viral fashion designs.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 10 Oct. 2024
Then one day Gil-chae runs into Jang-hyun (Namkoong Min), a charming but enigmatic nobleman who’s also become the talk of the town.
—Regina Kim, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The sagging grande dame is undergoing a massive face lift that’s just as much the talk of the town as a George Clooney sighting.
—Carley Thornell, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The wife of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk is the talk of the town—thanks to her viral fashion designs.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 10 Oct. 2024
Then one day Gil-chae runs into Jang-hyun (Namkoong Min), a charming but enigmatic nobleman who’s also become the talk of the town.
—Regina Kim, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The sagging grande dame is undergoing a massive face lift that’s just as much the talk of the town as a George Clooney sighting.
—Carley Thornell, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024
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“The talk of the town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20talk%20of%20the%20town. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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