Have the gift of gab In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have the gift of gab", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eudora Thao calendar 2021-03-14 08:03

Meaning of Have the gift of gab (redirected from the gift of (the) gab )

Synonyms:

have a way with words

The gift of (the) gab British American noun phrase informal

It can use in posivtive or negative situation.

The ability to converse confidently and easily in a way that makes people pay attention to you and believe you.

He has got the gift of gab which is essential to do in sales.

I don't argue with him because of his gift of gab.

She has got the gift of gab, so she should become a lawyer.

Origin of The gift of (the) gab

This expression originates from the word 'gob' in Middle English, meaning mouth, and 'gabbe' meaning idle speech.

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run against the grain

To do something in an unusual way

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I guess I like to run against the grain in everything I do.

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