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Chew the fat
English-language colloquialism / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Chewing the fat" or "chew the rags"[1] are English expressions for gossiping or making friendly small talk, or a long and informal conversation with someone.[2]
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"Chewing the fat" or "chew the rags"[1] are English expressions for gossiping or making friendly small talk, or a long and informal conversation with someone.[2]