Southern US
Too big for your britches
Used when addressing someone's overconfidence or entitlement in conversation.
Literal Meaning
Pants that are too large for a person's waist
Actual Meaning
Acting arrogant, thinking you're more important than you are
Examples in Context

'Don't get too big for your britches.' (Translation: Don't get arrogant)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Warning against arrogance
  • 2Stay humble
  • 3Parental phrase
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
arrogant
conceited
overconfident
hubristic
vainglorious
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