Chew the fat
English Idiom
Meaning: Engage in casual or leisurely conversation, often about unimportant or trivial matters. It's a way to catch up with friends or family without any particular agenda.
Origin: The phrase 'chew the fat' is believed to have originated from sailors in the 19th century who would spend long hours at sea. To pass the time, they would engage in casual conversation while chewing on salted pork or beef, which was a staple of their diet. Over time, the phrase evolved to represent any form of leisurely chat.
Examples
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After dinner, we sat on the porch and chewed the fat about our childhood adventures.
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He loves to chew the fat with his colleagues during coffee breaks.
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Whenever she visits, we chew the fat for hours about everything and nothing.
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The old friends chewed the fat over a couple of beers at the local pub.
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They spent the afternoon chewing the fat about their favorite books and movies.
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Before starting the meeting, the team chewed the fat to lighten the mood.
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Grandpa always enjoys chewing the fat with his neighbors on Sunday mornings.
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The two strangers quickly became friends by chewing the fat during the long flight.
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We ended up chewing the fat about our travel experiences until late into the night.
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The podcast hosts often chew the fat about current events and pop culture.
