hot air

Definition

Air that has been heated, especially so as to function as the lifting agent of a hot-air balloon.

Example Sentences

• "The balloon was equipped with a burner to create hot air for lift."
• ""You'll never get anywhere so long as youse trail with that reform bunch. It's all hot air and tomfool theory.""
• ""You give me a lot of hot air about your conscience. Why don't you get a soap-box and preach on the street-corners?""