chat about

chat about (someone or something)

To talk about something, often casually or informally. Oh, you're not interrupting, we're just chatting about our kids—come on in! Do you have a minute to chat about this issue in the code?
See also: chat
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

chat about someone or something

to talk idly or informally about someone or something. We need to chat about Molly. I want to chat about your expenditures a little.
See also: chat
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • chat
  • chat about (someone or something)
  • test the water
  • test the water(s)
  • test the water/waters
  • pitch into
  • would you care to (do something)?
  • have a poke around
  • schmoozer
  • shmoozer
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