be all fur coat and no knickers
be all fur coat and no knickers
have an impressive or sophisticated appearance which belies the fact that there is nothing to substantiate it - British informal
the fur will fly
there will be serious, perhaps violent, trouble – informal
This phrase originated in the early 19th century in the US. The image is of a furious fight between dogs or cats.
be all fur coat and no knickers :
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