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The gift of the gab

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Persuasive SkillPlay
It refers to the talent for convincing others through fluent and appealing speech. SlideJason used the gift of the gab to sway the audience.
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Not Always HonestPlay
Sometimes implies using words to deceive or manipulate, rather than being truthful. SlideBe careful; the con artist's gift of the gab can seem credible.
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InformalPlay
This idiom is casual and might not be suitable for formal situations or written documents. SlideAt the informal meeting, her gift of the gab was quite effective.
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