all foam, no beer

Definition

Synonym of all hat and no cattle.

Example Sentences

• "It looks good and sounds good, but it's not a true quality control program. It is all foam, no beer."
• "But rhetoric was all we got-turn on Clinton's spigot, and he's all foam, no beer. His boldest “action” was to appoint a study commission."
• "Wilfred shrugged. “I think we came to an understanding.” “I doubt it,” she shook her head. “He'll be calling the mayor next.” “I wouldn't worry about Barrand. He's all foam, no beer. He'll call, make a fuss, then fix the window and forget about it."