making conversation

I was stuck with no way to keep the conversation going.

I heard about it through the grapevine.

Where are you wandering off to without even bringing an attendant?

This is sudden, but have any of you ever felt looked down on by a younger person?

Next time, I'll make a list on my palm so the conversation doesn't run dry.

If the real thing actually comes from over here, Sekka will stop complaining.

Their conversation went on and on until late into the night.

You really know your geography, don't you.

You say he's on the decline, but he can still pull it off, right?

I know, I know. I've already thought about pacing myself, after all.

Listen, hear me out!

Do you know anything about his background?

I know. And while we're at it, Keiko and I are actually second cousins, you know.

The conversation keeps going further and further off the rails.

You're quite the smooth talker, it seems.

I have a feeling I'm being airily deflected somehow.

It may not be a lie, but it's close to a tall tale.

Let's stay on topic.

My daughters' chatter went on forever.

She's still chatting away.

She struck up a conversation with the elderly lady.

He might say something vague again.

He's good at this kind of thing.

I feel like it's all just a stretch, you know...

No no, I mean it's like... original. It has originality.

She struck up a conversation with a stranger.