Meaning of talk out of one's ass | Babel Free

Definitions

To exaggerate, lie, or speak nonsense, often in a way that involves shooting from the hip.

Canada, US, idiomatic, vulgar

Examples

“Near-synonyms: (general) bullshit (verb), talk out one's ass, talk through one's ass, talk out of one's ear (expurgated), talk through one's hat (expurgated), shoot one's mouth off, shoot from the hip, whistle in the dark; (in lieu of occupational competence) fake it till one makes it”

“"We looked it up," Colbert said. "And the Department of Environmental does not exist, meaning Trump is either talking out of his ass or he's already eliminated it."”

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