full of hot air
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Among the UAPs that were actually full of hot air, it’s possible that some were performing surveillance on behalf of other countries.
From Scientific American
Riley showed up here talking a big game, but with his first season as USC’s coach nearly complete, he’s convinced even the most cynical observers that he isn’t just full of hot air from the Oklahoma plains.
From Los Angeles Times
Plenty of people think the news media is full of hot air.
From Washington Times
The thing about these women — besides not giving a fig about anyone else and speaking their minds — is they aren’t just full of hot air.
From Washington Post
Lee's daughter, Shannon who is an executive producer on the martial arts series "Warrior," originally spoke out against Tarantino, claiming the scene wrongfully portrayed her father as an "arrogant a**hole full of hot air."
From Salon
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