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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At the top of Part 1, the success of Operation: Italy is the talk of the town, and while Sam, Andy and Genevieve are busy celebrating, Teeny’s not too happy with the outcome.
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 11 Dec. 2024
At a certain point, I became reenergized, competing with Wallace briefly, kind of the talk of the town because of that big Harper’s piece, new super-sweet girlfriend.
—Adam Moss, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
This year, the expansion for Deer Valley is the talk of the town amongst riders who shred in the state.
—Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
Sweater dresses are the talk of the town at Amazon.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 11 Dec. 2024
At a certain point, I became reenergized, competing with Wallace briefly, kind of the talk of the town because of that big Harper’s piece, new super-sweet girlfriend.
—Adam Moss, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
This year, the expansion for Deer Valley is the talk of the town amongst riders who shred in the state.
—Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
Sweater dresses are the talk of the town at Amazon.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for the talk of the town
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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 22 Dec. 2024.
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