# talk someone's ear off

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/talk-someones-ear-off
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To talk to someone excessively, or far more than is wanted or appreciated.

## Examples

- My neighbor always talks my ear off about his garden.
- I tried to leave the party early, but my coworker cornered me and talked my ear off for an hour.
- Although I was eager to finish my book, the persistent stranger on the train talked my ear off about his life story until we reached the final station.

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