nineteen to the dozen

Wee commented on the word nineteen to the dozen

"Indeed, one of the researchers' most important tasks is to ascertain for my benefit what kind of conversation we'll be likely to have — whether the guest talks nineteen to the dozen, in which case I'll need to prepare lots of questions, or if they take ten minutes to say ‘Good evening’— in which case I'll start praying."

Michael Aspel: in good company. Aspel, Michael.

nineteen to the dozen = a lot

September 11, 2011