Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shoot-the-breeze
idiom
/ʃuːt ðə briːz/
Definition
To engage in casual or idle conversation.
Examples
- We sat on the porch, shooting the breeze after dinner.
- During lunch, we love to shoot the breeze and share funny stories.
Meaning
Shooting the breeze refers to chatting informally with someone without any specific agenda or purpose, often about trivial subjects.
Synonyms
- chat
- shoot the bull
- have a heart-to-heart
- talk casually
