the chattering classes
US /ðə ˈtʃætərɪŋ ˈklæsɪz/
UK /ðə ˈtʃætərɪŋ ˈklæsɪz/
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as classes falantes, a elite intelectual
educated people, especially those in the media, who talk a lot about social and political issues
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The article was clearly aimed at the chattering classes, not the general public.
O artigo era claramente direcionado às classes falantes, não ao público em geral.
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Politicians often try to appeal to the chattering classes with their policy proposals.
Os políticos frequentemente tentam atrair as classes falantes com suas propostas de políticas.