talk shop

idiom

: to talk about work
They like to talk shop during lunch.

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In Hinge’s early days, Perez and Mecklenburg would meet every Saturday morning to talk shop. Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 5 May 2025 Elizabeth Olsen isn't afraid to talk shop with Robbie Arnett. Jen Juneau, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025 One floor up was the Travel Professionals Pavilion, a space where top travel advisors could talk shop over a cup of Lavazza coffee. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 These are the folks who know your product inside and out, the ones who can talk shop and pick up the phone when needed. Damon Stafford, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for talk shop

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“Talk shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20shop. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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