Personality - Talkative

Explore English idioms that relate to being talkative, including "run off at the mouth" and "talk a blue streak".

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to keep talking about a certain subject in length, particularly in a way that bores others

Ex: He tends to go on and on about his accomplishments , which can be tiring .

to [run] off at the mouth [phrase]

to enjoy having lengthy and non-sensical conversations with people

Ex: There 's some guy at the other end of the bar running off at the mouth about how far he can throw a football .

to [talk] {one's} [ear] off [phrase]

to talk to someone for an extended period of time, particularly in a way that annoys them

Ex: My mom talks my ear off every time I visit , telling stories from my childhood for hours .

to [talk] a blue streak [phrase]

to speak in a manner that is lengthy, continuous, and annoying

Ex: She talks a blue streak whenever she gets excited .

to be excessively fond of making long conversations, regardless of how annoying that might be for others

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big mouth [noun]

someone who shares someone's secrets and private matters with others

Ex: John 's big mouth got him into trouble again when he revealed sensitive company information to a competitor .

to [chew] {one's} [ear] (off|) [phrase]

to make others tired by talking too much

Ex: I met my neighbor at the grocery store , and she proceeded to chew my ear off with a long-winded story about her cat 's adventures .

to [bend] {one's} ear [phrase]

to speak to someone who is unwilling to listen for an extended period of time

Ex: My colleague always bends my ear about his latest business ideas , going into great detail and expecting my full attention .

to [flap] {one's} gums [phrase]

to talk in great length without mentioning anything important or of high value

Ex: I tried to have a meaningful conversation with him , but all he did was flap his gums about trivial matters .

to continuously talk, particularly in a way that annoys others

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Personality
Unpleasant Traits	Unappealing Characteristics	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Skilled & Smart	Strong & Confident	Honest
Nice	Lively & Energetic	Proud & Arrogant	Senseless or Awkward