C1idiominformalpeopleIELTS-friendly
too big for your boots
USUK
acting as if you are more important than you really are
British, usually with 'get'. American English says 'too big for your britches'.
In context
Since his promotion, Minh has got a bit too big for his boots.
Don't get too big for your boots just because one video went viral.
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