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holy cricketIn shock, terrified, etc. Saying it that will make you almost petrified or Stunned.Rate it:

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jiminy cricketAn expression of surprise or annoyance.Rate it:

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chirpy as a cricketVery chirpy; full of energy; very energeticRate it:

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jiminy cricketa phrase used in place of taking Christ's name in vain when someone wants to swearRate it:

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not cricketUnsportsmanlike.Rate it:

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now we’re talkingSynonym of now you’re talking; that’s good news, that’s a good plan or idea; that’s what I wanted to hearRate it:

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on talking termsin agreement or harmony withRate it:

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like talking to a wallOf an attempt at communication: unsuccessful because of the ignorance or stubbornness of the other party.Rate it:

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look who's talkingused when someone receives criticism for something by someone else who is guilty of the same thingRate it:

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now you're talkingA phrase indicating agreement with a previously stated suggestion to change a course of action.Rate it:

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on talking termsable to talk with someone, either in general or about the particular topicRate it:

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on talking termsUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see on,‎ talking,‎ terms.Rate it:

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talking headA pundit who discusses issues of the day, especially one on TV.Rate it:

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that's what I'm talking aboutUsed to express enthusiastic support for the referent of that.Rate it:

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beat around the bushTo delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.Rate it:

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chew the fatTo chat idly or generally waste time talking.Rate it:

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fine words butter no parsnipsTalking about doing something does not get it done.Rate it:

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get off one's chestto relieve oneself by talking to someoneRate it:

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zip one's lipTo stop talking; to be quiet.Rate it:

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Talk Through Your HatTalking in a non-sense manner; talking about something without knowing about itRate it:

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bang on aboutTo keep talking endlessly about the same subject.Rate it:

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cut the crapto stop talking about irrelevant things.Rate it:

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keep quietTo refrain from talking about something; to keep a secret.Rate it:

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run onTo continue talking for a long time.Rate it:

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dicky-birdEndearing term for a small bird, often used when talking with young children.Rate it:

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Soft SoapTo gently or politely urge someone to do something, to persuade someone with sweet-talking or butteringRate it:

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bring owls to athensPerhaps we have not been sufficiently aware that talking about access and its implications in Scandinavia is like bringing owls to Athens. — Herbert Burkert.Rate it:

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amuser le tapis (or, la galerie)To amuse people by talking the time away.Rate it:

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belt upTo stop talking or chattering; shut up.Rate it:

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c'est comme si je chantaisIt is like talking to the air, preaching in the desert.Rate it:

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c'est parler celaThat is what I call talking.Rate it:

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c'est son épée de chevet1. That is his trusty counsellor. 2. That is what he is always talking about.Rate it:

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cela n'est pas du jeu1. That is not fair, not cricket; You are not playing the game. 2. That was not agreed upon.Rate it:

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clam upTo become silent; to stop talking, to shut up.Rate it:

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don't go thereDon't start talking about that.Rate it:

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double-tonguedSaying one thing to one person and something different to another; double talking; deceitful in speech.Rate it:

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drop the topicTo stop talking about the topic at hand.Rate it:

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dry upTo stop talking, to forget what one was going to say.Rate it:

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full of hot airTalking a lot, especially without saying anything of value or meaning.Rate it:

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get startedto cause to start talking about something in lengthRate it:

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Gift of GabAbility to talk in an interesting and convincing manner; Have an apt of talkingRate it:

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go to sleepAn expression used to dismiss an extremely foolish statement, or to dismiss somebody that one does not feel like talking to.Rate it:

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hub-bubSet of disturbing circumstances, minor riot, loud talking.Rate it:

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il parle en connaissance de causeHe knows what he is talking about.Rate it:

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il prêche dans le désert(lit.) He preaches to empty benches; (fig.) All his talking will not convince any one.Rate it:

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ils parlent affairesThey are talking business.Rate it:

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ils parlent boutiqueThey are talking shop.Rate it:

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in ore habere aliquid (Fam. 6. 18. 5)to harp on a thing, be always talking of it.Rate it:

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j'ai beau dire, il en fera à sa têteIt is of no use my talking, he will do as he likes.Rate it:

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know one's ass from a hole in the groundTo have an adequate level of knowledge or skill; to understand what one is doing or talking about.Rate it:

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