1800s

To chat in a leisurely, friendly way about nothing in particular, often at length and simply to pass the time.

The entire collection of people or things in question, with nothing whatever left out; absolutely everything, taken together.

A person or thing that looks so exactly like another that the two are easily mistaken for one.

The entire thing, every part of some matter, arrangement or situation considered together as one complete and undivided whole.

Entirely satisfactory, fine and going well, with everything in good order and no cause whatsoever for worry or complaint.

The genuine article rather than an inferior imitation, used to affirm that a person or thing is authentic and not counterfeit.

Information obtained directly from the person or source with the most authority on it, rather than through rumour or second-hand report.

To give someone the cold shoulder is to treat them with deliberate coldness or indifference, pointedly ignoring or snubbing them.

Rescued from a difficult or losing situation at the last possible moment by a timely interruption or intervention.

The third degree is prolonged, aggressive questioning intended to force a confession or extract information through relentless pressure.