gift of gab

Idioms & Phrases

gift of gab

Talent for verbal fluency, especially the ability to talk persuasively. For example, His gift of gab made him a wonderful salesman. [Late 1700s]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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