Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shoot-the-breeze
idiom
/ˈʃuːt ðə briz/
Definition
To engage in casual or informal conversation.
Examples
- After work, we often shoot-the-breeze at the coffee shop.
- They spent the afternoon shooting the breeze on the porch.
- It’s nice to get together with friends and just shoot the breeze.
Meaning
This phrase typically refers to chatting or talking in a relaxed manner without any specific purpose or agenda.
Synonyms
- Chat
- Gossip
- Talk
- Chit-chat
