blather vs go around the houses

blather

verb
  • To talk rapidly without making much sense. 

  • To say (something foolish or nonsensical); to say (something) in a foolish or overly verbose way. 

noun
  • Nonsensical or foolish talk. 

go around the houses

verb
  • Do something (especially talking) circuitously. 

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