blows smoke
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1
as in boasts
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 chats
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
She has a habit of blowing smoke when she gets nervous.
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“Blows smoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blows%20smoke. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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