all fur and no knickers — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  British Englishinformalderogatory
  • Appearing ostentatious or showy outwardly while lacking substance, resources, or decency beneath the surface.

  Examples

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  • That flashy car is all fur and no knickers—it looks impressive but barely runs properly.

    That flashy car is all fur and no knickers—it looks impressive but barely runs properly.

  • The new manager is all fur and no knickers; he talks big but fails to deliver results.

    The new manager is all fur and no knickers; he talks big but fails to deliver results.

  • Don’t be fooled by his style; he’s all fur and no knickers when it comes to actual skills.

    Don’t be fooled by his style; he’s all fur and no knickers when it comes to actual skills.