gift of gab

or gift of the gab

noun

, Informal.

1. an aptitude for speaking fluently, glibly, or persuasively.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gift of gab¹

First recorded in 1675–85

Idioms and Phrases

Talent for verbal fluency, especially the ability to talk persuasively. For example, His gift of gab made him a wonderful salesman . [Late 1700s]

Example Sentences

In his five days on the stand, Watson brought his trademark suaveness and gift of gab — and why not?

From Salon

He has the gift of gab, he’s someone who likes to talk.

From Los Angeles Times

When asked by Billboard what she'd give to former co-star Bethenny Frankel for Christmas via UberEats delivery, de Lesseps told Billboard "A bag of coal . . . she's already got the gift of gab."

From Salon

Their gift of gab was obvious, but drag’s emphasis is mostly on visual elements — hair, makeup, glamorous thematic fashion — so podcasts seemed counterintuitive.

From Los Angeles Times

And while the mogul known as SBF could talk his way out of just about anything else, he would soon find that his gift of gab had little effect here.

From Slate