all kidding aside »
Used to attempt to make a serious point in a jocular conversation.
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break up »
Of a telephone conversation, to cease to be understandable because of a bad connection.
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chime in »
To talk; to join in conversation or discussion.
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collect one's thoughts »
To become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.
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conversation piece »
interesting object
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heart to heart »
A sincere, serious, or personal conversation.
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hold that thought »
To pause in a conversation for an interruption.
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log off »
To depart from conversation; to say goodbye.
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mince words »
To restrain oneself in a conversation by withholding some comments or using euphemisms.
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over and out »
Used to signal the end of a conversation, especially one conducted by CB radio or the like.
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parting shot »
An insult or barbed comment issued as the speaker departs or the conversation comes to an end.
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rag-chewing »
A phrase used by morse code operators for a longer than usual conversation, generally a conversation extending about 30 minutes.
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ring off »
To finish a telephone conversation and disconnect.
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speak of the devil »
An expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive on the scene.
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strike up »
To start something with somebody else. Usually a conversation or relationship.
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time out »
To call for a suspension of activity or conversation.
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touch%C3%A9 »
Used in a conversation or debate to concede a point as true, often in response to a successful counter of one's own logic.
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work the room »
To interact enthusiastically with the attendees at an event, by moving among them, greeting them, and engaging them in conversation.
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