talks big
Makes grand claims
To talk big is to boast or make exaggerated claims about one's abilities, plans, or accomplishments—often without the substance to back them up.
The phrase implies skepticism: someone who talks big may not deliver.
He talks big about his connections, but I've never seen him actually help anyone.
- braggingExcessive self-praise
- boastSpeak with excessive pride
- swaggerConfident, boastful manner
- tall talesFantastical exaggerated stories
- full of hot airSpouting meaningless talk
bravado · puff · puffed up · hubris · crow · blowhard · gas bag · arrogance · overconfidence · strut · empty promises · windbag · chest thumping · self-aggrandizement · self-importance · grandiosity · cockiness · bluster
talks bigself-effacing
Downplaying one's own importance
modest · humble · understates · self-deprecating · unassuming
talks bigwalks the walk
Acts on stated beliefs
delivers · puts up · follows through · man of few words · strong silent type
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