all fur coat and no knickers
📖 generalMeaning
Having a superficial appearance of wealth, importance, or substance, but lacking actual value or depth underneath.
Literal Meaning
Refers to someone wearing a fur coat (implying luxury) but no underwear (implying a lack of true substance, dignity, or preparedness beneath the surface).
Example
“She presents herself as a successful entrepreneur, but I suspect it's all fur coat and no knickers.”