out of the loop »
Not informed up to date; current; not kept part of the discussion.
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run into the ground »
To discuss ad nauseam.
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soapbox »
Especially when only tangentially relevant to an ongoing discussion.
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talk of the town »
A subject discussed by many people.
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talk over »
To discuss.
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talking head »
A pundit who discusses issues of the day, especially one on TV.
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thrash out »
To discuss something so fully as to resolve a problem or conflict; to hammer out.
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three-martini lunch »
A leisurely, expensive, midday meal associated with drinking, which is tax-deductible because business is discussed.
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waste breath »
To speak in a manner which is needless or futile; in discussion or argument to make points which are not appreciated or heeded.
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you can't get a quart into a pint pot »
What is being discussed is not possible.They've asked me to get to New York by five o'clock, but you can't get a quart into a pint pot!
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