The gift of the gab

Pro Tip 1/3

Persuasive Skill

It refers to the talent for convincing others through fluent and appealing speech.

Jason used the gift of the gab to sway the audience.

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Always Honest

Sometimes implies using words to deceive or manipulate, rather than being truthful.

Be careful; the con artist's gift of the gab can seem credible.

Pro Tip 3/3

Informal

This idiom is casual and might not be suitable for formal situations or written documents.

At the informal meeting, her gift of the gab was quite effective.