Talk the hind leg off a donkey

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verb phrase

To talk a lot or for a long time, often in a persuasive or unpleasant way.

John could talk the hind leg off a donkey! He's been chatting about his trip for two hours.
Visual representation of "talk the hind leg off a donkey" - To talk a lot or for a long time, often in a persuasive or unpleasant way.

Often appears as...

  • he can talk the hind leg off a donkey
  • you could talk the hind leg off a donkey

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

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Exaggeration

The phrase uses hyperbole, meaning it is an intentional exaggeration not to be taken literally.

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Whenever she tells stories, she could talk the hind leg off a donkey, going on for hours!
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Humorous Tone

It's often used humorously to poke fun at someone's chattiness without real malice.

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I didn't get a word in – you could talk the hind leg off a donkey!
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Context Specific

It's more commonly used among friends or in casual settings, not an expression for formal situations.

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At the family BBQ, Uncle Joe could talk the hind leg off a donkey with his stories.
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