Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

talk-through-ones-hat

idiom

/tɔːk θruː wʌnz hæt/

Definition

To speak without thinking or in a nonsensical way, often about matters that one knows little about.

Examples

During the debate, he tended to talk through his hat, sharing opinions on topics he clearly didn’t understand.
If you keep talking through your hat, no one will take you seriously.
It’s better to listen and learn than to talk through your hat about subjects you know nothing about.

Meaning

This phrase is commonly used to describe someone who is making statements without understanding the subject matter, leading to meaningless or foolish discussion.