English / idiom
Blowing Smoke
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Making empty boasts, exaggerating achievements, or intentionally deceiving someone with false statements.
In context
01
Do not trust his unrealistic projections; he is just blowing smoke to impress the partners.
02
The auditor immediately noticed the consultant was blowing smoke about his real credentials.
Synonyms
bluffing,talking hot air,deceiving
Antonyms
speaking genuinely,being transparent,dealing truthfully
Collocations
just blowing smoke,stop blowing smoke,accused of blowing smoke