chew the rag

Example Sentences

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The gossip of scientists who get together and chew the rag is the lifeblood of physics.

From Time Magazine Archive

"I'll be depressive soon enough, but while you eat your candy just allow me to chew the rag; there's a kind of substance in it."

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

I ain't kickin', all he wants to do is to look at the mare 'n' chew the rag about her.

From Blister Jones by Hambridge, Jay

Peewee Simpson has come over to chew the rag with me, 'n' he hears most of this talk.

From Blister Jones by Hambridge, Jay

You fellows can stand around and chew the rag, if you want to," he said caustically, "and wait for Weary to make a war-talk.

From The Flying U Ranch by Bower, B. M.