talk shop

Related to word: talk

Idiom

Definition

  1. To discuss one's job or professional matters with colleagues, typically outside of work hours.

    (与同事在工作时间外)谈论自己的工作。

    • Even at a party, they couldn't help but talk shop.

      即使在派对上,他们也忍不住谈论工作。

    • I tried to relax on the weekend, but my colleagues kept talking shop.

      我试图在周末放松,但我的同事一直在谈工作。

    • We should try to avoid talking shop during dinner; let's enjoy the time off.

      我们应该尽量避免在晚餐时谈论工作;让我们享受休息时间。