parler comme un aveugle des couleurs

French

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

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Adverb

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