Zoeken
to talk through the back of one's neck
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to exaggerate a lot about something
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "talk through the back of one's neck" and when to use it?
The idiom "talk through the back of one's neck" does not have a clear or specific origin. However, it is believed to have emerged as a figurative expression to describe someone who speaks in a nonsensical, foolish, or exaggerated manner. The idiom is used to suggest that the person's words are coming from an illogical or nonsensical source, as if they were talking through the back of their neck instead of their mouth.
Voorbeeld
She was so nervous during the presentation that she started talking through the back of her neck, stumbling over her words and making little sense.
The self-proclaimed expert had no real knowledge on the subject and was simply talking through the back of his neck, attempting to appear knowledgeable.
The conspiracy theorist went on for hours, talking through the back of his neck about outlandish theories with no evidence to support them.
