the gift of gab
Meaning: The ability to speak easily and well.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The expression is used humorously or with admiration. It suggests that being able to speak (gab) is a welcome trait (gift). The word gab is probably an Old English variation of the Scottish word `gob,' which means `mouth' or `beak.'
More idioms — Daily Life
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- give someone a hard time — To be difficult with someone; to give someone unnecessary difficulty.
- give someone a piece of one's mind — To confront someone who has behaved badly.
- give someone a ring — To call someone on the telephone.
- go against the grain — To be contrary to someone's nature.
- go broke — To run out of money completely; to become penniless.
More English idioms
- give someone a song and dance — To give someone an overly dramatic or unbelievable excuse.
- go around in circles — To be confused or lost; to make no progress.
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- go for broke — To risk everything.
- go haywire — To malfunction; to break down.
- go it alone — To travel some path or do some activity by oneself, often something dangerous or risky.
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