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talk a blue streak

/tɔːk ə bluː striːk/

VERB

1. To talk rapidly and continuously

To speak very quickly and at great length, often without pausing or allowing others an opportunity to participate in the conversation.

1.1. Rapid and nonstop talking

Used when someone speaks continuously, rapidly, and enthusiastically, often talking at such length that others have little opportunity to respond.

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Antonyms

  • be quiet
  • remain silent
  • keep quiet
  • clam up

Examples

  • She can talk a blue streak when she's excited about a new project.
  • At the party, he started to talk a blue streak about his recent adventures.
  • They spent the whole evening talking a blue streak, never running out of things to say.
  • My grandmother loves to talk a blue streak about her childhood memories.
  • During the meeting, he continued to talk a blue streak, barely taking a breath.

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1.2. Long-winded and excessive conversation

Used when someone talks at excessive length, often going into unnecessary detail or continuing long after the conversation has become tedious.

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • be brief
  • speak concisely
  • be taciturn
  • remain reticent

Examples

  • He tends to talk a blue streak whenever someone asks about his favorite subject.
  • The speaker talked a blue streak, leaving little time for questions.
  • She talked a blue streak about every detail of the trip.

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