VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

All Talk and No Trousers

Meaning:

Prone to empty boasts

Examples:

  • He claims to be a great athlete, but he's all talk and no trousers when it comes to actually participating in sports.
  • The politician promised to bring about change, but so far, he's been all talk and no trousers.
  • The CEO talks a big game about improving company culture, but it's all talk and no trousers as the employees still face the same issues.
  • She brags about her accomplishments, but it's clear that she's all talk and no trousers.
  • The motivational speaker inspired the audience, but their own life choices showed that they were all talk and no trousers.
  • The team captain boasts about their leadership skills, but their actions on the field reveal that they're all talk and no trousers.
  • The salesperson talks confidently about closing deals, but their sales numbers indicate that they're all talk and no trousers.
  • The candidate made lofty promises during the election campaign, but once in office, they were all talk and no trousers.
  • He claims to have a wealth of knowledge, but it's evident that he's all talk and no trousers when faced with practical situations.
  • The self-proclaimed expert provides advice but fails to demonstrate any real expertise. They're all talk and no trousers.
  • The manager talks about teamwork and collaboration, but their micromanaging behavior reveals that they're all talk and no trousers.
  • The author talks about writing a novel, but their lack of progress shows that they're all talk and no trousers.
  • The entrepreneur talks about their successful business ventures, but their financial struggles reveal that they're all talk and no trousers.
  • The consultant talks about delivering results, but their lack of concrete recommendations suggests they're all talk and no trousers.
  • The coach talks about player development, but the team's performance indicates that they're all talk and no trousers.
  • The celebrity endorses a healthy lifestyle but is often seen engaging in unhealthy habits. They're all talk and no trousers.
  • The teacher talks about the importance of education but fails to provide engaging lessons. They're all talk and no trousers.
  • The mentor talks about guiding others to success but lacks the ability to offer practical advice. They're all talk and no trousers.
  • The manager talks about work-life balance but constantly expects employees to work overtime. They're all talk and no trousers.
  • The self-help guru talks about happiness but fails to address deeper issues. They're all talk and no trousers.
  • John is all talk and no trousers. He likes to talk about how he has big ideas, but I’ve never heard him propose one.
  • He talks a big game, but when it actually comes to asking out a woman, he's all talk and no trousers.