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Definition make conversation in British English

make conversation phrase

phrase
1

to talk to someone that you do not know well, in order to be polite, not because you really want to talk to them. This type of conversation is also called small talk

Example

'Nice party, isn't it?' I said, trying to make conversation.

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Definition make conversation in British English