You're too big for your britches.
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Britches
//ˈbɹɪt͡ʃɪz//
Synonyms for "britches" (7 found)
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3 total sentences available.
Since his last victory, he's been too big for his britches.
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And Tom Bowles told him, says, "Go up to the store and get you a free pair of britches [on me]." Says, "Them damned old britches you wearing ain't fittin' to wear to town."
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