parler comme un aveugle des couleurs

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, to speak like a blind man [would speak] of colors. Compare Polish mówić jak ślepy o kolorach.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /paʁ.le kɔm œ̃.n‿a.vœ.ɡlə de ku.lœʁ/
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Adverb

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parler comme un aveugle des couleurs

  1. to talk through one's hat, to speak about an issue one doesn't understand [with de ‘something’]
    Synonyms: parler à tort et à travers, parler en l’air