| 释义 |
too big for britches too big for (one's) britchesOverconfident in one's importance, skill, or authority; behaving as if one is more important or influential than one actually is. He's gotten too big for his britches ever since he got that promotion. John's been too big for his britches now that he's been scouted by pro teams.See also: big, britchestoo big for one's britchesRur. too haughty for one's status or age. Bill's getting a little too big for his britches, and somebody's going to straighten him out. You're too big for your britches, young man! You had better be more respectful.See also: big, britches too big for (one's) britches Overconfident; cocky.See also: big, britches |