talk on the subject vs talk about the matter

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably to mean discussing a specific topic or issue.

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talk on the subject

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to discussing a specific topic or subject.

This phrase is used to indicate discussing a particular subject or topic in a conversation or presentation.

Examples:

She gave a talk on the subject of climate change.
The professor will talk on the subject of artificial intelligence in the next lecture.

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Many of the athletes simply refuse to talk on the subject.
The problem is that the European Union produces lots of fine talk on the subject but never puts it into practice.
Madam, you are supposed to talk on the subject under the catch-the-eye procedure.
Can it state that the Commission played absolutely no part in the forest sale referred to above and, furthermore, was not present at any formal or informal talks on the subject? 3.
Jimmy Carter said in an interview this week that since President Clinton there have never been any good-faith talks on the subject of the Middle East under the patronage of the United States of America.
How is the HR/VP engaging in talks on the subject of Pakistan's blasphemy law with the relevant authorities in Pakistan, and what have been some of the outcomes of these discussions?
The Minister for Justice and the Minister for Home Affairs whom you have heard speak here, begin their talks on the same subject tomorrow in Turku.
There are certain speakers in this Parliament who, regardless of the topic being discussed, talk on the same subject, not always in an appropriate manner.
That said, I will go on to talk about the subject in question.
What results have the talks on this subject with Turkey in the JLS Subcommittee produced?
I'm busy right now, but we should meet and talk some more on the subject.
And I wish to talk no more on the subject.
In addition to this, it would also be important to accelerate the establishment of a free-trade zone and to conclude talks with Ukraine on the subject of visa freedom.
Christians in Vietnam are persecuted, and the Bishop of Augsburg, who is particularly concerned with persecuted Christians, is here today to talk with us on the subject.
He wants to listen to delicate talk on loftier subjects.
The Commission is also holding talks on this subject.
Talks on this subject have not resulted in a satisfactory outcome as yet.
He did in fact manage to talk the subject down.
Next time you needto talk to the subject, I'd appreciatea heads up.
Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, if what the press says is true, the Ministers of Agriculture held exploratory talks on this subject in Brussels on Monday.

Alternatives:

speak on the topic
discuss the subject
lecture on the matter
present on the subject
converse about the topic

talk about the matter

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to discussing a specific matter or issue.

This phrase is used to indicate discussing a particular matter or issue in a conversation or presentation.

Examples:

Let's talk about the matter at hand.
They need to talk about the matter before making a decision.

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Meanwhile, the European Parliament is refusing to let us talk about the matter.
Now you can start the clock, because I am going to talk about the matter in hand.
I will talk about the most important matters, starting with Mr Daul.
Mr President, I would like to talk about the crux of the matter, which is neither political refugees nor family reunification.
I would like to talk about several matters concerning the summit which I view critically, although my criticism is not directed at Mr Topolánek personally.
Mr President, I want to talk about two matters on the summit agenda.
Can we just talk about the rankings that really matter?
There has also been talk in this debate about the matter of alternative plans and desalination plants.
We should not talk about matters of court today.
Can we talk about matters of national security now?
Actually, we didn't talk about personal matters.
But I don't want you to talk about family matters outside.
As management, I'm not allowed to talk about union matters.
We talk about various matters, now.
We can now talk about such matters with some prospect of success.
We often talk about ecological matters and this does not arouse any opposition.
I would like to talk about another matter.
I know it's bad form for a chap to talk about such matters, but it gave me a slight pinching in the gut.
We shall have occasion to talk about these matters again when I present my report on relations between the European Union and Russia.
I don't just want to talk about what matters to me.

Alternatives:

discuss the issue
speak about the topic
address the subject
converse about the matter
deliberate on the topic

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