Talk, etc. nineteen to the dozen

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To talk a lot, very quickly.

She was talking nineteen to the dozen about her vacation.
Visual representation of "talk, etc. nineteen to the dozen" - To talk a lot, very quickly

Often appears as...

  • talk nineteen to the dozen
  • chatter nineteen to the dozen

Usage tips

Informal

General,Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "talk, etc. nineteen to the dozen"
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Speedy Speech

Use when describing someone who speaks very quickly without stopping.

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Every time she gets excited, she starts to talk nineteen to the dozen.
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Informal Context

Best used in casual conversations rather than in formal situations.

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When we met up for coffee, Jim was talking nineteen to the dozen about his new job.
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British Origin

Primarily used in the UK, might not be well understood by English speakers from other regions.

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The British tourist was talking nineteen to the dozen, and I could barely keep up!
Visual representation of the word "Talk, etc. nineteen to the dozen"

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