blown smoke
phrase
1
as in boasted
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
He's been blowing smoke about his accomplishments all afternoon.
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2
as in chatted
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
She has a habit of blowing smoke when she gets nervous.
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“Blown smoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blown%20smoke. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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