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That was talent vs That took talent

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'That was talent' is used to describe a past event or performance that displayed talent, while 'That took talent' is used to emphasize the effort or skill required for a particular task.

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That was talent

This phrase is correct and can be used to describe a past event or performance that displayed talent.

This phrase is used to comment on a specific event or performance in the past that showcased talent.

Examples:

  • Her piano recital last night? That was talent!
  • The way he painted that portrait? That was talent.
  • Apr 9, 2012 ... Vic Gear · 9 months ago. Hey. That guy farting to that song...That was talent right there.... Read moreShow less. Reply. ·. 42. View all 4 replies.
  • Oct 17, 2014 ... But one thing definitely shined through in those 20 minutes at UNLV's Scarlet & Gray Showcase, and that was talent. The Rebels are an ...
  • There was a high level of intrigue in the plot that left me racing to the end of each chapter just to be given one piece of the every growing puzzle that was Talent ...
  • That was talent!!! (from Guestbook 93) Mike Bruchas said: Can someone do some culinary research while at the Fair for me? Matt Bunyan told me a few years  ...

Alternatives:

  • that was skill
  • that was impressive
  • that was amazing
  • that was remarkable
  • that was outstanding

That took talent

This phrase is correct and is used to emphasize the effort or skill required for a particular task.

This phrase is used to highlight the level of talent or skill needed to accomplish a specific task or achievement.

Examples:

  • The way she solved that complex math problem? That took talent!
  • Running a marathon in under 3 hours? That took talent.
  • Jan 3, 2015 ... In order to answer that, we need to look back on what deals took place that took talent away from the deep pool we were excited about last ...
  • Dec 28, 2014 ... ... challenge, I thought Randall Parker did a superb job portraying the mommy's- angry-little-boy Kim Jong Un. That took talent, and he nailed it.
  • Nov 6, 2014 ... Dennis Whim That quote about being ready or not–that took talent? April 1 at 4: 50 pm · Like · 1. Betty Whoops You didn't get it. It wasn't an idea, ...
  • Oct 4, 2014 ... It was an amazing play that took talent and trust. The loss doesn't define how the game was played. Okay, now to liven the mood a bit. I noticed ...

Alternatives:

  • that required talent
  • that demanded talent
  • that needed talent
  • that called for talent
  • that necessitated talent

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