All talk and no trousers meaning
What does the saying 'All talk and no trousers' mean?
Idiom: All talk and no trousers
Meaning:
Someone who is all talk and no trousers, talks about doing big, important things, but doesn't take any action.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Clothes |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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