flap (one's) jaws

flap (one's) jaws

To talk in a meaningless, aimless, or idle manner; to chatter or blather. Jim always starts flapping his jaws after he's had a couple of drinks. Quit flapping your jaws—I need some quiet so I can think!
See also: flap, jaw
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • flap (one's) chops
  • flap (one's) gums
  • flap gums
  • flap your gums
  • noodle about (something)
  • jabber
  • roam
  • roam about
  • putter along
  • kill time, to