britches

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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

FTX was run by a young, irresponsible founder who got too big for his britches and drove the thing into the ground.

From Slate • Oct. 3, 2023

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

“They’re not too big for their britches, they’re not on a pedestal — you can actually reach out and call them.”

From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 2023

I never understood how the Senor managed to convey a sense of dignity, majesty even, considering his stick-rickety, see-through skeleton and the ridiculous, leathery crumple of hide about his foot, his fallen britches.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli