Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
talk-to-death
idiom
/tɔːk tə dɛθ/
Definition
To exhaust someone with continuous discussion or conversation, often to the point of annoyance or boredom.
Examples
- During the meeting, he managed to talk-to-death the entire committee, leaving them exhausted by the end.
- She has the ability to talk-to-death any subject, whether it’s interesting or not.
Meaning
The phrase ‘talk-to-death’ means to engage in lengthy discussions or conversations that may drain the listener’s interest or energy.
Synonyms
- overwhelm with conversation
- monopolize the discussion
- boring someone with chatter
