anther question about oral English
Does "coffee and pastry" means more than food, it means talk casually?
I met this phrase in a tv show ,the sentence is "We could tell him about it over coffee and pastry." and "a morning chat over coffee and pastry"
thx

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No, the expression "coffee and pastry" does not imply conversation in and of itself. Of course, were one invited for "coffee and pastry", it would be assumed that people might chat.

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It means they plan to meet the other person for a small meal (coffee, pastry are typically eaten in the morning) and discuss the issue.

*I met this phrase in a tv show - should be ' I heard this phrase on a TV show'

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I suppose that 'over coffee and pastry' means mealtime. Hope that helps!