chew the fat
Have a confab
Chew the fat is to chat in a relaxed, unhurried way, typically about nothing in particular.
The expression suggests leisurely conversation rather than purposeful discussion: We sat on the porch and chewed the fat for hours.
Sometimes appears as chew the rag.
- shoot the breezeConverse idly, without aim
- shoot the bullEngage in idle talk
- gabLight, meaningless talk
- catch upReach someone ahead
- small talkPolite trivial conversation
have a chat · chinwag · confab · gossip · chatter · natter · schmooze · chitchat · talk shop · talk · chin · unhurried · relaxed · converse · banter · blather · drawl · ramble
- food idiomspiece of cake, bread winner, low-hanging fruit, cool as a cucumber, bad egg
chew the fatparliamentary debate
Formal legislative chamber discussion
diplomatic talks · read someone the riot act · lay down the law
chew the fatget down to business
Begin focused work
cut to the chase · get to the point · talk turkey · have it out · deliberate
chew the fatclam up
Abruptly stop speaking
keep to oneself · cold shoulder · stonewalling · ignore · remain silent
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