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talk the hind leg off a donkey

British pronunciation/tˈɔːk ðə hˈaɪnd lˈɛɡ ˈɒf ɐ dˈɒŋkɪ/
American pronunciation/tˈɔːk ðə hˈaɪnd lˈɛɡ ˈɔf ɐ dˈɑːŋki/
to talk the hind leg off a donkey
[PHRASE]
1

to continuously talk, particularly in a way that annoys others

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What is the origin of the idiom "talk the hind leg off a donkey" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "talk the hind leg off a donkey" is not definitively known, but it likely emerged as a humorous and exaggerated way to describe someone's excessive talking. The phrase itself is colloquial and informal, and it has been in use for many years as a way to emphasize the talkativeness of an individual.

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