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What is the difference between talk over, and talk about? For example:
I came up with the idea of how to boost sales and I would like to talk about it with the boss.
I came up with the idea of how to boost sales and I would like to talk it over with the boss.
"Talk it over" idiomatically means to discuss thoroughly. Talking "about" something can mean this, but not so specifically. "Talk over" also suggests that you talked with a view to achieving an outcome, or a decision. "Talk about" covers more general, casual conversation.
In your example, either work fine - because you have stated a topic for discussion (your sales idea) and who you are discussing it with (your boss) it is pretty clear that you intend to achieve something as it is a work-related discussion. Still, "talk over" does sound like you were more thorough and achieved something at the end of it rather than just a preliminary discussion.
"Talk about it" could mean anything from just mentioning it to discussing it at length. "Talk it over" suggests a more extensive discussion.
