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What is Blowing smoke up my ass?Most literally translating to "trying to get a reaction" out of somebody. Originated from a 16th century technique to determine death by literally blowing tobacco smoke into someone's anus (through a long pipe) - where a reaction indicated that the person was still alive. Guy 1: Hey man, I think someone just stole your car! Blowing smoke up my ass - videoBlowing smoke up my ass - what is it?to bullshit or lie, to tell a falsehood. originally comes from the era of snake-oil salesmen and traveling hucksters pandering cure-all ointments. person 1: "did you know that recent studies show that rat feces are as effective as any available wrinkle cream on the market?" What does "Blowing smoke up my ass" mean?Giving a gratuitous and insincere compliment, possibly to deceive. (Can be my, your, his, or her ass, but probably not plural, as in their asses.) Yeah, sure. Thanks for the kind words, but I think you're blowing smoke up my ass. Blowing smoke up my ass - what does it mean?Complimenting a person merely to gain something in return. Joe: That automobile salesman sure thought you were a good driver. Did you hear all the compliments he gave you? |
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