idle chatter
Example Sentences
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The episode is full of idle chatter: Wilkins explains that she’s had to change her posting habits since getting booed up with the head of the FBI.
From Slate ● Dec. 18, 2025
All of these similarities are more than just idle chatter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
Like Havel, he hated idle chatter and would reply to discussions on the wrongs of the world with, "Well, what are we going to do about it?"
From Reuters ● Nov. 12, 2023
Meanwhile, your relationship with her takes on an easier rapport since you secured that seat; maybe you even sprinkle in some idle chatter or a wry observation with your drink order.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2023
A few moments of small talk and idle chatter followed until the general cleared his throat.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
