Idiom: Hot air

[J.Carter]

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #19 "Hot expressions", question 1

They just sit around, discuss nothing in particular and just produce a lot of hot air.

(a) dry heat
(b) funny remarks
(c) empty talk
(d) simple facts

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #19 "Hot expressions", answer 1

They just sit around, discuss nothing in particular and just produce empty talk.

Correct answer: (c) empty talk
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explain it all

J.Carter

[Yankee]

Hi J. Carter

"Hot air" is an idiom meaning empty, exaggerated, or pretentious talk (or writing).

Although he spoke for 30 minutes, we learned nothing new. His entire speech was just a lot of hot air.
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Amy
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ESL teacher, translator, and a native speaker of American English

[dOlier]

He talked a lot, a great deal, but said nothing. Just a lot of hot air.

Art

[Mister Micawber]

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...Just a lot of hot air... came out of his mouth.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mr. Micawber

[Conchita]