shoot the shit

phrase

vulgar

: to shoot the breeze

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Stavros Halkias For the uninitiated, Stavros Halkias gained popularity for his comedy podcast Stavvy’s World, welcoming fellow funny people Robby Hoffman, Matteo Lane, Zach Cherry, and more to shoot the shit. — Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026

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