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Blowing smoke

Origin of Phrases - B

 

Blowing smoke

Meaning: To be boasting without being able to back it up, talking about action without intent to follow through.

 

Example: Do you really want to buy this car or are you just blowing smoke?

 

Origin: Magicians often use smoke in their performance to obscure your view and conceal a bit of trickery. A person who is "blowing smoke" is tricking you and attempting to cover it up.

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