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Definition |
to have a casual and relaxed conversation |
Examples |
1) We decided to grab a cup of coffee and just
shoot the breeze at the local cafe. 2) As the sun set, we
sat around the campfire, shooting the breeze
and sharing stories under the starlit sky. |
Etymology |
The phrase likely originated from nautical slang, where sailors would
spend idle time talking about trivial matters while waiting for a breeze
to fill their sails. |
Synonyms |
chit-chat, gab, talk casually |
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