shoot the breeze

Example Sentences

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Together, they shoot the breeze like Vladimir and Estragon - but rather than waiting for Godot, they're waiting for the next arena car park.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2025

Downes could shoot the breeze about Bruiser for hours, and he readily admits a deep fondness for the elk.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 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