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бросать слова на ветер {v. phr.}

brosat' slova na `vet'er

{literally} to throw words to the winds

~to waste words, to waste breath, chatter, feed somebody with promises.

To promise (hastily or not) something that you are not going or able to keep;

To speak rashly, without use.

See also:

раздавать обещания

кормить обещаниями


Latest discussions :: бросать слова на ветерAlex 2010-11-23 16:52:26
"Кормить завтраками" is an informal equivalent Reply