Talking through his hat

I do take my hat ......... to the new director for having pulled the company back from bankruptcy.
by
on
to
off

Whatever you do take no notice of him because he's not thinking straight — he's talking ......... his hat.
up
through
at
under

It was one of those society weddings you know when the men wear ......... hats and tails.
tall
long
top
full

I hope you can keep a secret because I'd like you to keep this information ......... your hat.
under
in
by
over

At last she's made her mind up and decided to throw her hat in the ......... and become a candidate.
circle
ring
round
middle

I don't think she stands a chance in the election and if she does win, I'll ......... my hat.
bite
consume
eat
chew

You simply can't trust that politician because he changes his mind every five minutes at the ......... of a hat.
fall
tumble
jump
drop

If you want to keep up with the latest fashion, you shouldn't wear that — it's ......... hat now.
late
old
finished
gone

In view of the special efforts our coach driver has made today, I think it would be nice to ......... round the hat for him.
offer
give
place
hand

In his present job there are so many different responsibilities involved that he has to ......... several hats.
take
put
wear
dress