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blow smoke

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blow smoke  (American)
to say things that are not true in order to make yourself or something you are involved with seem better than it is The team put on an unbelievable performance. I'm not just blowing smoke - they were great.
See also: blow, smoke

blow smoke
to deceive others He wanted everyone to believe he had a lot of experience, but I think he was just blowing smoke.
See also: blow, smoke


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If you are a smoker, then you have probably thought about trying to blow smoke rings at some point.
Even though some Caesars-owned properties equipped gaming tables with small fans to blow smoke away from dealers, Price said, Caesars management refused to allow her to use a fan out of fear that it would offend smokers.
He can blow smoke rings, and sponsors a national poetry prize in honor of his late mother.
 
 
 
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