talk shop

1. Converse about one's business or profession, as in Whenever John and his dad get together, they talk shop. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay last week confirmed he would not attend the event and described it as a "talking shop".

From BBC

The Scottish Conservatives have said they will not attend, describing the meeting as an unnecessary "talking shop".

From BBC

This is where researchers, Parliamentary staff and the occasional MP come to talk shop and catch up with gossip.

From BBC

However, Downing Street seems determined to avoid giving the impression that this new body will simply be a talking shop.

From BBC

So it was that combination of talking shop and then just understanding who he was as a human being.

From Salon