Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shoot-the-breeze
idiom
/ʃuːt ðə briːz/
Definition
To engage in casual or light-hearted conversation.
Examples
- After work, we often sit around and shoot the breeze about our weekend plans.
- They spent the afternoon shooting the breeze on the porch, enjoying each other’s company.
Meaning
Shooting the breeze refers to chatting in a relaxed manner without any serious topics or discussions, often about trivial matters.
Synonyms
- chat
- gossip
- chitchat
