talk the hind leg off a donkey
To talk a lot.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He talks the hind leg off a donkey.”
“My neighbor is so friendly, but he can talk the hind leg off a donkey when I am trying to leave.”
“The traveler, who could talk the hind leg off a donkey, kept the entire train carriage entertained with his endless stories for several hours.”
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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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donkey's ears
A long time, years and years.
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donkey's years
A long time, years and years.
Last updated August 10, 2026