autant en emporte le vent

== French == === Etymology === Literally, “the wind carries as many [promises] away”. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /o.tɑ̃ ɑ̃.n‿ɑ̃.pɔʁ.t(ə) lə vɑ̃/ === Phrase === autant en emporte le vent these are empty promises; these are idle threats ==== See also ==== paroles en l'air promettre monts et merveilles