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Talk the hind leg off a donkey

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The phrase uses hyperbole, meaning it is an intentional exaggeration not to be taken literally. SlideWhenever she tells stories, she could talk the hind leg off a donkey, going on for hours!
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It's often used humorously to poke fun at someone's chattiness without real malice. SlideI didn't get a word in you could talk the hind leg off a donkey!
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It's more commonly used among friends or in casual settings, not an expression for formal situations. SlideAt the family BBQ, Uncle Joe could talk the hind leg off a donkey with his stories.