confusing/related words

say a lot about

show that a person has certain qualities (here used sarcastically)

from the word go

right from the start

deliver a speech

make a speech

persistent rumours

rumours that go on for a long time

remark on the fact that

mention, talk about

talk of the town

everyone is talking about it

speak at great length

talk about for a long time

gossip columnist

person who writes about private lives of famous people

coin a phrase

use a well-known expression

idle chatter

unimportant talk