She's full of hot air.
his taking credit for the rescue was mostly hot air, since the boat was actually saved by the Coast Guard
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Less noticeable but still important is a large air outlet above the rear number plate that will surely extra hot air from the engine compartment.—Joel Feder, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026 Family-friendly educational experiences include farm tours, hot air balloon rides, and falconry, plus there’s a dedicated family pool.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 They're usually found around doors and windows, and are what's causing hot air to leak out and cold air to flow in.—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026 Sealing the cracks and openings in a home is like closing a pipe of hot air that funnels all that warmth outside.—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hot air