Chew the fat

It is speculated that the phrase may come from women chatting while sewing.

"Chewing the fat" or "chew the rags"[1] are English expressions for gossiping or making friendly small talk, or a long and informal conversation with someone.[2]

  1. ^ Stuart-Hamilton, Ian (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2007). "chew the fat." An Asperger dictionary of everyday expressions. Retrieved 2010-08-09
  2. ^ Chew the fat definition.The Idioms - Online idioms dictionary.