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make conversation

Idioms

Engage someone in talking purely for its own sake, make small talk, as in She had a real talent for making conversation with strangers. [c. 1920]

Example Sentences

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Trying to make conversation, Beauvais mentioned that she loved Reba’s “smart and sweet” grandchildren.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2025

With the goal of meeting other women my age, I began attending book signings, workshops or menopause symposiums solo so that I would be forced to work through my social anxiety and make conversation.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

An Israeli news website, Ynet, reported that the men had told their captors that they were Argentine and had tried to make conversation by talking about soccer.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2024

He said he pushed Spacey away and tried to make conversation.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 10, 2023

“So,” he said awkwardly, trying to make conversation.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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