talk out of one's ear
Euphemistic form of talk out of one's ass.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He is just talking out of his ear about that topic.”
“Do not believe his wild claims about the company because he is clearly talking out of his ear.”
“Despite his confident tone, the consultant was merely talking out of his ear, offering baseless opinions without any supporting data or professional experience.”
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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