Line Of Gab (Noun)
Meaning
Plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The used car salesman had a smooth line of gab that convinced many customers to buy his clunkers.
- Her line of gab was so convincing that she was able to sell ice to an Eskimo.
- The politician's line of gab was full of empty promises that sounded good but meant nothing.
- The telemarketer's line of gab was so slick that he was able to talk people into buying things they didn't need.
- The con artist's line of gab was so believable that he was able to swindle people out of their life savings.