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have the gift of gab and have a gift for gab Fig. to have a great facility with language; to be able to use language very effectively. (See also have a way with words.) My brother really has the gift of gab. He can convince anyone of anything. I don't talk a lot. I just don't have the gift for gab. the gift of the gab (British, American & Australian) also the gift of gab (American) an ability to speak easily and confidently and to persuade people to do what you want An Irishman, he had the gift of the gab. You might hate what he said but you had to listen. See look a gift horse in the mouthSee also: gift How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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If you have the gift of song, the gift of gab and a touch of humor, you're likely the "Colorado Cowboy," otherwise known as Jim Wilson, superintendent of the 362-student school district in Salida, Colo. Yes, she has the gift of gab, but she also notices the little details--like how Peter mentioned how much he digs that Death Cab for Cutie track. And she's got the gift of gab, her enthusiasm for good-for-the-Earth products punctuated by a memorable, infectious laugh. |
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