Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
talk-through-your-hat
idiom
/tɔk θruː jʊr hæt/
Definition
To speak in a way that shows a lack of knowledge or understanding about a subject; to make claims without supporting evidence or expertise.
Examples
- During the meeting, he started to talk-through-his-hat about the industry trends, even though he had done no research.
- If you continue to talk through your hat, people will stop taking you seriously.
- She was just talking through her hat when it came to the complicated technical details.
Meaning
The phrase indicates that someone is talking nonsense or making baseless statements, often with confidence despite lacking the facts.
Synonyms
- blather
- babble
- prattle
