shoot the breeze

phrase

Synonyms of shoot the breezenext
: to converse idly : gossip

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Much of the day is devoted to seemingly ancillary activities like shooting the breeze with my boatmates. — Kate Nelson, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026 Burstyn and Waititi showcase some decent chemistry despite the latter’s slightly overcooked attempts at comedy, dishing out a few good lines while their characters mostly hang out and shoot the breeze. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

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