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Hot air
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vorbe goale
a statement that is untrue, exaggerated, or meaningless
What is the origin of the idiom "hot air" and when to use it?
The idiom "hot air" has its origin in the concept of heated or inflated air that lacks substance or significance. The phrase metaphorically refers to empty or exaggerated talk that lacks truth, substance, or value. It is used to imply that the speaker is engaging in idle chatter, making grandiose claims, or offering empty promises without any real substance or intention to follow through.
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air that has been heated and tends to rise
Exemplu
The politician's speech was filled with hot air, making promises that were never fulfilled.
He dismissed their empty promises as mere hot air, knowing they had no intention of fulfilling their commitments.
She was tired of his constant hot air about starting a business but never taking any concrete steps.
The salesman's pitch was nothing but hot air, with exaggerated claims about the product's effectiveness.
The hot air balloon began its slow rise into the clear morning sky.
