shoots the breeze
Has idle conversation
To shoot the breeze is to chat casually, passing time in relaxed conversation without any particular purpose: We sat on the porch shooting the breeze for an hour.
The phrase suggests leisurely talk—gossip, small talk, catching up—rather than serious discussion.
- talkVerbal exchange between people
- converseEngage in dialogue
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- chatInformal verbal exchange
- chew the fatConverse leisurely and casually
banter · idle chatter · natter · chin wag · laughter · friendly · jaw · cheerful · prattle · kibbitz · playful · informal · pass the time · kill time · schmooze · easygoing · gab · crosstalk
shoots the breezenegotiates
Discusses to reach agreement
debates · argues · deliberates · interrogates · strategizes
shoots the breezehas it out
Settles through confrontation
confronts · bares one's soul · pours one's heart out · testifies · lays down the law
shoots the breezeclams up
Stops talking abruptly
stonewalls · withdraws · keeps to oneself · shuts down · keeps mum
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