chew\ the\ rag

chew\ the\ rag
• chew the fat
• chew the rag
v. phr. slang
To talk together in an idle, friendly fashion; chat.

We used to meet after work, and chew the fat over coffee and doughnuts.

The old man would chew the rag for hours with anyone who would join him.


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