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Shooting the breeze means to talk about all sorts of things. Just general chit chat about the weather and unimportant things.
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What is the implied idiom of shoot or breeze?
I've never heard this before. I think you might have misheard "shoot the breeze," which means to chat or talk informally.
What does shoot the breeze mean?
It means having a casual conversation with another person.
What are idioms for talking?
Shoot the breeze Chew the fat
What is meaning of the idiom to shoot the breeze?
It is an Americanism from the 1940's meaning 'to gossip' or 'pass the time away with idle chat'
Which pair of idioms below has opposite meanings?
"Under the weather" and "on cloud nine" are idioms with opposite meanings. "Under the weather" means feeling unwell or sick, while "on cloud nine" means feeling extremely happy or elated.
What are some phrases with the word shot or shoot in them?
Shoot your mouth off, shoot the breeze, let's shoot pool, the star just shot by me, and "Don't shoot!" are just a few common phrases containing the words 'shoot' and 'shot'.
What does the idiom don't shoot yourself in the foot mean?
Don't take an action that will result in harm to yourself that you did not intend.
What is the originin of the idiom shoot the breeze?
"Shooting the breeze" or "shooting" or "throwing the bull" (bull being short for bull dung) means to kill time by engaging in idle chitchat. This term is usually applied between men. The idioms (and their tendency to be used with men) showed up in the early 20th century and come from the imagery of the Old West. Cowboys and other folk with nothing to do would find ways to kill time by, say, shooting into the air at nothing in particular (shooting the breeze) or playing around with bull droppings (throwing the bull).
How do you shoot dice?
take a gun, aim, and fire - funny, very funny ...The term "shoot dice" just means to throw them down onto the table or other surface. It is an idiom.
What do you guys usually do with your grandma Shoot the breeze?
I push her into traffic. Just kidding, We talk philosophy. She's a retired sociology professor.
What does the idiom 'shoot fish in a barrel' mean?
If you think about this, you can figure it out. If fish are trapped in a barrel, how could they get away from a gun? It means something is ridiculously easy.
What are some slang terms for speak?
shoot the breeze blowing hot air (that refers to someone who speaks a lot without really saying anything, like a politician)
