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Definition

Full of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance; pretentious.

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Origins

In reference to cattle ranchers and the hats they stereotypically wear.

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In Context

  • "Don't waste your time with him - he's all hat and no cowboy."
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Related Idioms

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all hat and no cattle

Full of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance; pretentious.

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all bark and no bite

Full of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance; pretentious.

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hot air

Empty, confused, or exaggerated talk lacking meaning or substance; blu…

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talk the talk

To make statements that profess commitment, knowledgeability, or inten…

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blow off steam

To vent; to talk or take action (especially in a ranting or unrestrain…

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talk through one's hat

To speak lacking expertise, authority, or knowledge; to invent or fabr…
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