blather vs lose the thread

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. 

lose the thread

verb
  • To get distracted and lose track of something (one's train of thought, a conversation). 

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