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In a conversation, what does it mean "to trail off?"

By ENG A.K.A. Keithold Jr. Asked Jun 2 2008 6:39PM
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by singwell-is off researching a lot on Jun 2, 2008 at 6:43 pm Permalink

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It means that the person does not finish the sentence, but is either distracted or discouraged.
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She said to me " I want to go overseas, but the money is tight and my parents are not too happy to see...."
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by pink crayola on Jun 2, 2008 at 6:42 pm Permalink

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Not finishing your point... ending your sentence before it is complete.
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by kazzzy on Jun 2, 2008 at 6:42 pm Permalink

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LOL.. I'm guilty of that all the time.

Usually the conversation just kind of grinds down to a "yeah", "umm", "okay" and the conversation ends without a definitive closing.
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by philosopher-saint on Jun 2, 2008 at 8:49 pm Permalink

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At times, lack of ability to concentrate.
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by Jade on Jun 2, 2008 at 6:44 pm Permalink

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It means you start off good and are actually following a train of thought to a logical conclusion when things..start...to...sort of..you know....not seeming as.....uh coherent....and....you.......j ust......*stop talking*
Or something to that effect. :-)
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