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I just heard it in the film Lawrence of Arabia. But I don't know if that is the original! :)
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The exact origin of the phrase "now you're talking turkey" is uncertain, but it is likely related to the practice of speaking frankly or getting down to business, similar to "getting down to brass tacks." Turkey is a revered and valuable bird, and the phrase may simply refer to speaking in a serious or valuable manner.
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