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Talk, etc. nineteen to the dozen

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Use when describing someone who speaks very quickly without stopping. SlideEvery time she gets excited, she starts to talk nineteen to the dozen.
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Best used in casual conversations rather than in formal situations. SlideWhen we met up for coffee, Jim was talking nineteen to the dozen about his new job.
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British OriginPlay
Primarily used in the UK, might not be well understood by English speakers from other regions. SlideThe British tourist was talking nineteen to the dozen, and I could barely keep up!