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Talk your head off Meaning in English

expression

ˈtɔk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɛd/ /ˈɔf
TAWK-yer-HED-awf
tˈɔːk/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈɛd/ /ˈɒf
TAWK-yaw-HED-of

Definition

To talk a lot for a long time, often with little pause, sometimes to the point of being tiring or annoying.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal and idiomatic expression. It is used to describe someone who talks excessively. Common collocations: 'She can talk your head off about her cats.' It implies the talking may be exhausting for listeners. Not rude, but can be mildly critical or humorous.

Example Sentences

My friend can talk your head off about movies.

basic

If you let her, she will talk your head off all afternoon.

basic

Be careful, he'll talk your head off if you ask about his job.

basic

Whenever we hang out, she just talks my head off about her vacation plans.

natural

Don’t ask Uncle Joe about fishing—he’ll talk your head off for hours!

natural

I love my grandma, but sometimes she can really talk your head off.

natural