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all hat and no cattle

all hat and no cattle

Full of talk that is more impressive than that which one actually possesses or is able to do. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. He talks as though he knows more than anyone else, but he's all hat and no cattle.
See also: all, and, cattle, hat

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
SakkeSAHK-keFinnish
Maryannmer-ee-AN, mar-ee-ANEnglish
Alma (2)-Hebrew
Pharez-Biblical
Pankratiy-Russian
Dominicusdo-MEE-nee-kus (Dutch)Late Roman, Dutch
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