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Definition

To talk to someone excessively, or far more than is wanted or appreciated.

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In Context

  • "Near-synonyms: talk the ears off a donkey, talk the hind leg off a donkey, talk the legs off a pot, talk the leg off the Lamb of God"
  • "If he can get you on the phone, he'll talk your ear off, every time."
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See Also

  • talk someone into something
  • talk someone out of something
  • run one's mouth off
  • work one's tail off