when talked about vs when it's talked about

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'When talked about' is more commonly used and is a concise way to refer to something being discussed. 'When it's talked about' is also correct but is less common and adds emphasis on the subject being discussed.

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when talked about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to something being discussed or mentioned in conversation or writing.

Examples:

People often get uncomfortable when talked about in public.
The issue of climate change is important when talked about in scientific circles.

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His face hardened when talked about the battle. - English Only forum. I talked about v. spoke of my family at the dinner. - English Only forum
Sep 26, 2018 ... Feelings of stress are better handled when talked about. Talk with family members and friends about your experiences and your feelings.
Aug 18, 2022 ... Bookkeeping, when talked about by ministry leaders, is not something that engenders excitement and vision. Although crucial to the efficient ...
The data we collected suggests that more people become aware of climate change when talked about from an online discourse. When there is a discussion on ...
Oct 24, 2021 ... Remember when talked about injecting cheese into his arm? r/ZanClan - This explains Zanny's obsession with cheese O Cheese triggers the same ...
Only men can undergo a hair transplant procedure ... Despite the fact that men come to mind when talked about hair transplantation, among treatment options ...

Alternatives:

when discussed
when mentioned
when the topic is brought up
when the subject is addressed
when the matter is considered

when it's talked about

This phrase is correct but less common in everyday usage.

This phrase is also used to refer to something being discussed, but it adds emphasis on the subject being talked about.

Examples:

The movie becomes controversial when it's talked about in the media.
The issue gains attention when it's talked about by experts.

Alternatives:

when it is discussed
when it is mentioned
when the topic is brought up
when the subject is addressed
when the matter is considered

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