Self-important; proud of something, particularly about self

Etymology:

  • This idiom is almost 200 years old and it’s considered to be an American phrase. ‘Britches’ is the word that was used for the plants and it is also spelled "breeches”. One who’s swelled with self-importance and who’s very much conceited is associated with this phrase.
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Shaun was considered to be a nice person but now I really think he’s too big for his britches.

Submitted on February 25, 2019

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أكبر من أن يخبرك

zu groß für deine Briten

demasiado grande para tus pantalones

trop grand pour ta culotte

troppo grande per i tuoi calzoni

あなたのイギリス人には大きすぎる

당신의 바지에 비해 너무 큽니다

aequo pro brtches

слишком велик для твоих штанов

för stor för dina britches

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