talk shop
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Three times a year, several hundred of the techies who keep North America’s internet running gather to talk shop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
Even former longtime Supervisor Aaron Peskin, an old-school liberal who lost to Lurie in last year’s mayoral race, said he accepted a recent invitation from Lurie to take a walk and talk shop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2025
This is where researchers, Parliamentary staff and the occasional MP come to talk shop and catch up with gossip.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2025
Whatever happens during the Academy Awards on March 10, Miller admits that just being able to meet, admire and talk shop with his fellow creatives, artists and animators makes the awards circuit worthwhile.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2024
Jack consented to go up there with the Professor only on condition that McCall doesn't talk shop.
From Death Points a Finger by Levinrew, Will
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