Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
talk-someone's-head-off
idiomatic expression
/tɔk ˈsʌmˌwʌnz hɛd ɔf/
Definition
To talk at great length, often to the point of overwhelming or annoying someone.
Examples
- Every time we meet, she talks my head off about her new project.
- If you let him start, he’ll talk your head off about his travels.
- During the meeting, John really talked everyone’s head off, and we barely got any time for our agenda.
Meaning
This phrase means to engage in a lengthy conversation that may be excessive and hard for the listener to endure. It implies that the speaker is dominating the conversation, often without considering the listener’s interest or engagement.
Synonyms
- talk someone’s ear off
- blabber
- babble
- gabber
