[Idiom] TALK SHOP. - Boost Your Professional Engagement Outside the Office

Discuss work-related matters.

Talk shop" means to talk about work or business during social situations where the main focus is not work-related. This often happens when people in similar professions gather and discuss aspects of their jobs. While it can be a great way to exchange ideas and solutions, it might also bore those who aren't part of the same industry.

Example Sentences

1. They love to talk shop during lunch breaks.

   It means they enjoy discussing work-related topics during lunch breaks.

2. We usually talk shop after meetings.

   It suggests discussing work after meetings.

3. It's hard to avoid talking shop when everyone from work is at the party.

   It highlights the difficulty of avoiding work discussions at a social event with colleagues.