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Falar pelos cotovelos
Literally meaning to talk through the elbows, it refers to someone who cannot stop talking. It describes people who dominate conversations and speak incessantly.
Examples in context
Minha tia sempre fala pelos cotovelos no jantar.
My aunt always talks a mile a minute at dinner.
Cuidado pois ele fala pelos cotovelos hoje.
Watch out because he''s a real chatterbox today.
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