C1idiominformalbusinessIELTS-friendly
talk shop
USUK
to talk about your work when you are with colleagues outside work
No article before 'shop'. Usually a mild complaint from people who aren't in the same job.
In context
Please, no talking shop at dinner. We're here to relax.
Whenever two doctors meet at a party, they end up talking shop.
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