Talk the legs off an iron pot meaning
What does the saying 'Talk the legs off an iron pot' mean?
Idiom: Talk the legs off an iron pot
Meaning:
Somebody who is excessively talkative or is especially convincing is said to talk the legs off an iron pot.
('Talk the legs off an iron chair' is also used)
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Subject Area: Furniture and household fittings |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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