'Talk out of your hat' Meaning
What does the saying 'Talk out of your hat' mean?
Meaning: If someone is talking out of their hat, they're talking utter rubbish, especially if compounded with total ignorance of the subject on which they are pontificating. ('Talk through your hat' is also used.)
Contributor: Richard Flynn
Country: International English | Subject Area: Clothes | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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