gift of gab

gift of gab
an aptitude for speaking fluently, glibly, or persuasively.
Also, gift of the gab.
[1675-85]

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  • gift\ of\ gab — • gift of gab • gift of the gab n. phr. informal Skill in talking; ability to make interesting talk that makes people believe you. Many men get elected because of their gift of gab. Mr. Taylor s gift of gab helped him get a good job …   Словарь американских идиом

  • Gift of Gab — may refer to:*Gift of Gab (film), a black and white film released in 1934 by Universal Pictures *Gift of Gab (rapper), American musician, member of Blackalicious *Irish legend of the Blarney Stone …   Wikipedia

  • Gift of gab — Gab Gab, n. [OE. gabbe gabble, mocking, fr. Icel. gabb mocking, mockery, or OF. gab, gabe; perh. akin to E. gape, or gob. Cf. {Gab}, v. i., {Gibber}.] The mouth; hence, idle prate; chatter; unmeaning talk; loquaciousness. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Gift of Gab — Gift of Gab: película de 1934. Gift of Gab: rapero, MC de San Francisco/Bay Area hip hop duo Blackalicious, y uno de los miembros Quannum Projects. Esta página de desambiguación cataloga artículos relacionados con el mismo título. Si llegaste… …   Wikipedia Español

  • gift of gab — gift′ of gab′ n. inf an aptitude for speaking glibly …   From formal English to slang

  • gift of gab — or gift of the gab : a talent for talking fluently * * * Informal. an aptitude for speaking fluently, glibly, or persuasively. Also, gift of the gab. [1675 85] * * * gift of gab or gift of the gab, fluency of speech; glibness: »It may be that [th …   Useful english dictionary

  • gift of gab — or[gift of the gab] {n. phr.}, {informal} Skill in talking; ability to make interesting talk that makes people believe you. * /Many men get elected because of their gift of gab./ * /Mr. Taylor s gift of gab helped him get a good job./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • gift of gab — or[gift of the gab] {n. phr.}, {informal} Skill in talking; ability to make interesting talk that makes people believe you. * /Many men get elected because of their gift of gab./ * /Mr. Taylor s gift of gab helped him get a good job./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • gift of gab — n. the ability to speak well in public; the ability to persuade people verbally; the ability to speak well extemporaneously. □ Gary has the gift of gab, but it doesn’t get him anywhere. □ I wish I had the gift of gab. I’m just so shy …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • Gift of Gab (rapero) — Gift of Gab Datos generales Nombre real Tim Parker Nacimiento …   Wikipedia Español

  • Gift of Gab (rapper) — Gift of Gab (born Timothy Parker, in Vicksburg, Mississippi) is an African American MC best known for performing in the Bay Area hip hop duo Blackalicious with DJ Chief Xcel. He is also a member of Quannum Projects, a Bay Area hip hop crew and… …   Wikipedia

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