Meaning of 'Talk out of your hat'
What does the saying 'Talk out of your hat' mean?
Idiom: Talk out of your hat
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.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Clothes |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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