unconsciously replace fact with fantasy in one's memory

talk socially without exchanging too much information; the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze

[ Syn: chew the fat , shoot the breeze , chat , confab , chitchat , chit-chat , chatter , chaffer , natter , gossip , jaw , claver , visit ]

have a conference in order to talk something over; We conferred about a plan of action

[ Syn: confer , confab , consult ]