To talk through one's hat In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "to talk through one's hat", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eudora Thao calendar 2021-03-14 12:03

Meaning of To talk through one's hat (redirected from talk through your hat )

Synonyms:

talk out of (one's) hat , talk out of the back of (one's) head

Talk through your hat British informal verb phrase

To talk about ridiculous, incorrect or irrelevant things you don't understand

If you often talk through your hat, no one wants to talk with you anymore.

Don't pay attention to him. He sometimes talks through his hat.

To overstate one's accomplishments or knowledge; to boast

Tom likes to talk through his hat, but no one cares.

You shouldn't ask Luci how she has been because she will constantly talk though her hat.

Grammar and Usage of Talk through your hat

Verb Forms

  • talked through hat
  • talking through hat
  • talks through hat

Origin of Talk through your hat

This started life within the USA, within the late 19th century, with a marginally diverse meaning from the show one. It was at that point implied to rave and shy. 

 

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