talk up

talk up  {v.}
1. To speak in favor or support of.
Let's talk up the game and get a big crowd.
2. To speak plainly or clearly.
The teacher asked the student to talk up.
Syn.: SPEAK UP.
3.  {informal}
To say what you want or think; say what someone may not like.
Talk up if you want more pie.
George isn't afraid to talk up when he disagrees with the teacher.
Syn.: SPEAK UP.
Compare: SPEAK OUT.
Categories: informal verb