prattle (away) about someone or something

prattle (away) about someone or something
prattle (away) about someone or something
to chatter idly and endlessly about someone or something. •

The little girl prattled away for an hour about her school, her friends, and her toys.

I wish you would stop prattling about your friends.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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