britches
Example Sentences
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On social media—particularly the “Walterboro Word Of Mouth” Facebook page—Hill haters began to emerge, asking whether she had grown too big for her britches.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Revelers preferring a more classic look book an appointment with leather tailor Klaus Bensmann for customized, handmade britches fashioned from deer or cow leather.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023
An important question: Is South Carolina getting a little too big for its britches?
From Slate • Feb. 18, 2023
The Bengals spent less than one year in their underdog Underoos before becoming too big for their britches.
From Washington Post • Jan. 28, 2023
I dragged through a thicket of black trouser legs and satin knee britches and billowing skirts.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
