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

"If you fellows are going to chew the rag all night I——" "Only a word more," interrupted Tom.

From A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" by Doubleday, Russell

I reserve these words for use when I chew the rag.

From Botchan (Master Darling) by Morri, Yasotaro

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.