The phrase "talk one's ear off" likely emerged in the early 1900s from the irritation and frustration felt by listeners who are unable to get a word in due to someone speaking constantly. The idiom is used informally and often in a critical manner to describe an inconsiderate or self-absorbed speaker who fails to recognize how their relentless talking affects the listener.

What is the origin of the idiom "talk one's ear off" and when to use it?

Definice a význam slova „ talk one's ear off“ v angličtině

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