talk out of one's ass
To exaggerate, lie, or speak nonsense, often in a way that involves shooting from the hip.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Don't listen to him, he is just talking out of his ass.”
“He claimed he knew the CEO personally, but everyone knew he was just talking out of his ass.”
“Despite his confident tone during the presentation, it became clear to the board that he was merely talking out of his ass to hide his lack of preparation.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026