too big for one's britches

成語所屬單字britches

too big for one's britches — 慣用語

1. behaving as though you are more important or capable than you really are

1.慣用語
釋義

自以為是;自視過高

behaving as though you are more important or capable than you really are

例句

Since getting promoted, Ziad has been too big for his britches — he barely speaks to us.

Ayesha told her son he was too big for his britches after he refused to help with the dishes.