talk through one's hat

talk through one's hat
make exaggerated or inaccurate statements

He is always talking through his hat and you never know if you can believe him or not.

Digest 16/2002
to speak without authority on some topic; to talk nonsense

Some people drink too much alcohol and then they begin to talk through their hats. They try to make you think that they know a lot about something when they really don't.

Similar to: not know beans about

Idioms and examples. 2014.

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  • talk through one's hat — {v. phr.}, {informal} To say something without knowing or understanding the facts; talk foolishly or ignorantly. * /John said that the earth is nearer the sun in summer, but the teacher said he was talking through his hat./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • talk through one's hat — {v. phr.}, {informal} To say something without knowing or understanding the facts; talk foolishly or ignorantly. * /John said that the earth is nearer the sun in summer, but the teacher said he was talking through his hat./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • talk through one's hat — ► talk through one s hat informal talk foolishly or ignorantly. Main Entry: ↑hat …   English terms dictionary

  • talk through one's hat — verb speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths The politician was not well prepared for the debate and faked it • Syn: ↑bullshit, ↑bull, ↑fake • Derivationally related forms: ↑fake (for: ↑fake …   Useful english dictionary

  • talk through one's hat — idi talk through one s hat, to make unsupported, absurd statements …   From formal English to slang

  • talk through one's hat — talk nonsense; boast, show off, brag …   English contemporary dictionary

  • talk\ through\ one's\ hat — v. phr. informal To say something without knowing or understanding the facts; talk foolishly or ignorantly. John said that the earth is nearer the sun in summer, but the teacher said he was talking through his hat …   Словарь американских идиом

  • talk through one’s hat — in. to say baseless things; to speak carelessly and tell lies. □ Pay no attention to my friend here. He’s just talking through his hat. □ You dont know what you are talking about. You’re just talking through your hat …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • talk through one's hat — informal talk ignorantly. → hat …   English new terms dictionary

  • talk through one's hat — verb a) To speak lacking expertise, authority, or knowledge; to invent or fabricate facts. Mr. Pride said to me a moment ago that they spoke better English in Boston than any other place in the world. b) To assert something as true or …   Wiktionary

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