britches

Example Sentences

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The Bengals spent less than one year in their underdog Underoos before becoming too big for their britches.

From Washington Post • Jan. 28, 2023

You can’t be too big for your britches or you’ll get a pie in the face.’”

From Slate • Dec. 31, 2022

Yes, it triggers my happy Thanksgiving memories of being at my grandparents house with my cousins and aunts and uncles, riding horses and standing by the fire until my britches got hot to the touch.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2022

Foong explains, “He’s translating an idea into a performance. It means, ‘Don’t get too big for your britches.’

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2022

Fearing that Inka Yupanki was becoming too big for his britches, Wiraqocha Inka chose that moment to remind his younger son of his subordinate status.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann