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Idioms | Day50: Talk Through One's Hat


■Idioms:
Talk Through One’s Hat: make foolish statements 发表无意义,愚蠢的言论

■e.g.
A: We were discussing ethnic tradition and customs with Fred the other day, and he showed just how little he knew about other cultures.
B: What do you mean?
A: Well, he said that as far as he could tell, there wasn’t much difference in behavior and temperament between the English and the Hispanics.
B: It’s plain to see that he was talking through his hat!
A: True, but Fred thinks he’s an authority on everything. It was difficult to convince him that he was talking ignorantly. He’s got a reputation for making foolish, inaccurate statements.

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