talk through one's hat: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  USUKinformalpejorative
  • To speak nonsense or make statements that are unfounded or foolish.
  • To speak confidently about a subject while lacking knowledge or understanding of it; to talk in a way that is misleading or inaccurate.

  Examples

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  • Honestly, he was talking through his hat about the new policy; he had no real information.

    Honestamente, habló sin fundamento sobre la nueva política; no tenía información real.

  • Don't believe everything she says—sometimes she talks through her hat when she's nervous.

    No creas todo lo que dice; a veces habla sin sentido cuando está nerviosa.

  • When asked about quantum physics, John was clearly talking through his hat and confusing everyone.

    Cuando le preguntaron sobre física cuántica, John claramente habló sin saber y confundió a todos.