Literally, “to make the curious talk”—the French’s notorious explain-all reason given to account for why things are the way they are, without really explaining anything. Often used as a snappish comeback to questions posed by inquisitive children who just won’t shut up. Generally emphasized with a shrug and at least one contemptuously raised eyebrow.

4.20.2005

to the balding man in the Lexus convertible

The youthful air that you were striving for was somewhat diminished by the fact that you drove three miles in the left-most lane with your left blinker on.

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