shoot the breeze
Example Sentences
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Traditionally, this is nothing more than a photo opportunity, but President Trump likes to shoot the breeze with the press pack.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2025
Catch him after practice and he’s happy to shoot the breeze with a smile on his face.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2023
In one beautifully uncanny scene, the duo stop by a virtual reality gaming studio and, equipped with headsets, plug into the fantasy, playing as flying sorcerers as they shoot the breeze.
From New York Times • May 4, 2023
Also, as nice as these clients are, if I had 15 minutes to shoot the breeze on the phone, it would be with a real friend.
From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2022
A better question: Did he really think I was going to pull up a chair and shoot the breeze about the good old days?
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
