Blow smoke meaning
What does the saying 'Blow smoke' mean?
Idiom: Blow smoke
Meaning:
If people blow smoke, they exaggerate or say things that are not true, usually to make themselves look better.
Country: American English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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