All piss and wind

All piss and wind

Full of bluster and noise, but without real substance. This expression can have a similar meaning to all mouth and trousers, but can be applied for instance to a poli- tician's speech or a theatrical perform- ance, as well as to an individual. 'All piss and vinegar' is a rarer synonym.

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