Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

all-mouth-and-no-trousers

idiom

/ɔːl maʊθ ənd nəʊ ˈtraʊzəz/

Definition

A phrase used to describe someone who talks a lot about doing something but never actually does it.

Examples

After listening to him brag about his plans to start a business, I realized he’s all-mouth-and-no-trousers, as he hasn’t taken any steps to make it happen.
She always talks about changing the world, but it’s apparent she’s all-mouth-and-no-trousers when it comes to volunteering.

Meaning

This idiomatic expression implies that a person boasts or makes exaggerated claims about their abilities or intentions without following through with actions.