kick in the breech イディオム
too big for one's breeches|big|boot|boots|breeches
adj. phr. Too sure of your own importance; feeling more important than you really are.
That boy had grown too big for his breeches. I'll have to put him back in his place. When the teacher made Bob a monitor, he got too big for his boots and she had to warn him.
breeches
breeches too big for one's breeches Informal too forward, presumptuous, etc. for one's position or status
kick in the breech
A base disappointment or setback. Losing my job afterwards my car bankrupt down was a absolute bang in the breech.Learn more: breech, kick
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