a lot of garbage/nonsense

noun phrase

informal
: something very foolish
I think their ideas are a lot of garbage/nonsense.

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LinkedIn is filled with connections and opportunities - but also, a lot of garbage from desperate deal-chasers. — Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 There is a lot of nonsense commentary on the fact that President Zelensky wore his trademark informal combat gear to the White House. — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025

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“A lot of garbage/nonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20lot%20of%20garbage%2Fnonsense. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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