talk someone under the table

bend someone's ear

To bore; to talk too long, especially to one particular person.

table talk

Conversation, especially of an informal or somewhat gossipy nature, am…

talk to a brick wall

To be completely ignored or disregarded by someone, as if speaking to …

light a fire under

To motivate or encourage (someone) to start sooner or move faster.

under one's thumb

Completely controlled by someone; at someone's command.

talk up

To talk about (something or someone) to make it seem as good as possib…