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What does "full of hot air" mean?

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full of hot air

Definition:

describes a person who talks a lot about things he or she knows little about, or makes promises, but doesn't keep his or her word

Usage:

slang; not appropriate for formal situations

Sample Dialogue:

A: Did you hear Tom talking about new computers last night? I don't think he knows as much as he says he does. He was wrong about several things.
B: I know. Don't listen to everything Tom says. He's usually just full of hot air.





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