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Idiom: All Fur Coat And No Knickers

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allfurcoatandnoknickers

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Having a superficially positive appearance that is belied by the reality, e.g., superficially elegant and beautiful but actually common.

Example Sentences

1
She may seem sophisticated, but she's all fur coat and no knickers.
2
Don't be fooled by his fancy car; he's all fur coat and no knickers.
3
The restaurant may have a fancy exterior, but it's all fur coat and no knickers when it comes to the quality of their food.
4
She talks about her impressive resume, but she's all fur coat and no knickers when it comes to actual experience.
5
He likes to give the impression of being wealthy, but he's all fur coat and no knickers when it comes to his bank account.

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