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all hat, no cattle

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Subject	all hat, no cattle [sociol.][sl.][prep.][Amer.]
Sources	He was all hat, no cattle.
Comment	This is an American saying originating no doubt in Texas, meaning someone (some cowboy) appears to be more than he really is.
Author	Gib (378542)	15 Oct 07, 12:21

Suggestion		Große Schnauze und nichts dahinter
Comment		http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/... "When someone talks big, but cannot back it up, they are all hat, no cattle. ('Big hat, no cattle' is also used.)"
#1	Author	Bacon [de] (264333)	15 Oct 07, 12:23