are your ears burning »
Said of somebody who was not present but was the topic of discussion.
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bat away »
To avoid by diverting the focus of a discussion.
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chime in »
To talk; to join in conversation or discussion.
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chip in »
To interrupt a discussion for the purpose of making a comment.
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ears are burning »
Being the topic of discussion in another place; or sensing that this is happening.
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facts on the ground »
A euphemism, similar to fait accompli, used as an oblique way of saying that discussions over the possession of a given piece of territory has been rendered moot by the presence of military forces.
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hand waving »
Discussion or argumentation involving approximation, vagueness, educated guessing, or the attempt to explain or excuse vagaries.
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in the loop »
Informed; up to date; current; part of the discussion.
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out of the loop »
Not informed up to date; current; not kept part of the discussion.
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soapbox »
Especially when only tangentially relevant to an ongoing discussion.
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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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