Pep talk meaning
What does the saying 'Pep talk' mean?
Idiom: Pep talk
Meaning:
When someone gives you a pep talk it is to build you up to help you accomplish something. In sports a coach might give a player a pep talk before the game to bolster his confidence. At work the boss might give you a pep talk to get you to do a better job.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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