all sizzle and no steak

Language: en

1.
United StatesUnited KingdomInternationalinformalpejorative
- Describes something or someone that has an impressive appearance or promotional flair but lacks real substance, quality, or value.
- Criticism indicating that the outward show or hype exceeds the actual merit or effectiveness.

Examples:

EN: You really are all sizzle and no steak.
ES: Realmente eres puras chispas y nada de fuego.
ID: Kau benar-benar mengecewakan.
EN: I think his lawyer is all sizzle and no steak.
ES: Creo que su abogado no está a la altura.
EN: You're all sizzle and no steak.
ID: Kau hanya mendesis dan tidak ada uap.
EN: This vid is all sizzle and no steak.
ID: Sial! Video ini hanya seru judulnya.

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