- gift of the gab
- Noun. The ability to talk incessantly, persuasively, to have the knack of conversation.
English slang and colloquialisms. 2014.
gift of the gab
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gift\ of\ the\ gab — • gift of gab • gift of the gab n. phr. informal Skill in talking; ability to make interesting talk that makes people believe you. Many men get elected because of their gift of gab. Mr. Taylor s gift of gab helped him get a good job … Словарь американских идиом
gift of the gab — If someone has the gift of the gab, they speak in a persuasive and interesting way … The small dictionary of idiomes
gift of the gab — (gift of gab) See the gift of the gab … English idioms
gift of the gab — see gift of gab * * * gift of gab or gift of the gab, fluency of speech; glibness: »It may be that [the author s] gift of gab has cut sharply into his literary output (Newsweek) … Useful english dictionary
gift of the gab — If someone has the gift of the gab, they speak in a persuasive and interesting way. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** To say that somebody has the gift of the gab means that they are able to speak confidently and easily. As a… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Gift of the gab — If someone has the gift of the gab, they speak in a persuasive and interesting way … Dictionary of English idioms
gift of the gab — be good at talking He has a real gift of the gab and is great at parties … Idioms and examples
(the) gift of the gab — the gift of the gab informal phrase the ability to talk a lot without feeling shy, especially when this means you can get out of difficult situations He had the gift of the gab and could be very charming. Thesaurus: talking… … Useful english dictionary
the gift of the gab — (the gift of gab) the ability to talk, a way with words Bev can speak to the parents. She has the gift of the gab … English idioms
the gift of the gab — ► the gift of the gab the ability to speak with eloquence and fluency. Main Entry: ↑gab … English terms dictionary
the gift of the gab — ELOQUENCE, fluency, expressiveness, a silver tongue; persuasiveness; informal a way with words, blarney. → gab * * * the gift of the gab A talent (or propensity) for talking • • • Main Entry: ↑gab … Useful english dictionary
