talk the hind leg off a donkey
idiomTo talk a lot.
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all talk and no cider
All talk and no results.
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an arm and a leg
Usually used after the verb cost, but also often charge, pay, and spend: a very high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price
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big talk
Statements which are boastful or exaggerated.
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break a leg
Good luck!; Do your best!; Said to someone wishing they perform well in a theatrical production or comparable endeavor.
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coffee talk
Informal conversation among friends or acquaintances, of the kind that occurs in a casual gathering where people sit together and drink coffee.
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donkey work
Work that is difficult, boring, and routine.
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get a leg up
To get a boost or a lift.
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hang a leg
To hesitate; to hang back.