"Let me handle this"

ILLDOTHETALKING

This phrase might precede a confident speech in a tense negotiation or showdown.

The phrase "Let me handle this" is a confident way of saying you'll take charge, which matches the answer "ILLDOTHETALKING"—a dramatic declaration meaning "I’ll do the speaking." The wordplay leans on the exaggerated, almost theatrical tone of the answer, like a character in a movie or show stepping forward to negotiate or lead. It’s a playful fit because the clue hints at taking action, while the answer delivers that idea with flair.