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Someone who thinks he's very important, but isn't
I cannot find a good equivalent of the Russian "Watchman's syndrome" in English. It refers to someone who thinks he's very important, but isn't.
For example, this guy has "Watchman's syndrome":
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Idiom meaning someone thinks he/she is smarter than anyone else because of age and experience
I am looking for an idiom that describes a person who thinks he or she is smarter than anyone else; just because they are older than someone, they presume that they are also wiser; but that might not ...
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Somebody who pretends to understand, but doesn't [closed]
What is a word or idiom for a fellow who pretends to understand something, but doesn't. This person is fundamentally confused, and often goes to great lengths to convince others of their expertise and ...
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Word for lying while bragging/boasting
This is a single-word/idiom/phrase/expression-request, so basically I'll take anything that fits the bill.
I'm trying to translate the Chinese word 吹牛 - which dictionaries will tell you means to brag/...
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What do you call a person or action who provides information irrelevant to the subject? [closed]
What do you call someone or the action of a person who in an argument says one thing, but provides information to something that has nothing to do with what he was trying to prove?
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What do you call someone who is easily influenced?
I am looking for a term with bad connotation. I am aware of the popular terms like "he/she has no personality", pliable, malleable, weak-minded but i couldn't find any more on the insulting ...
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What’s a person who borrows something but won’t return it?
I cannot find the right words or expression or idiom to describe a person who borrows something from someone but will not return it to its owner.
Also, I would like to know the word that describes a ...
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Idiom for doing "space age" stuff instead of what is necessary
What is a good way to call someone out who prefers doing the new, cool, and shiny thing over doing what is really necessary?
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Idiom for someone "not from this world"?
Are there idioms (or single words) in English for people who behave like they have come from another world where everything is perfect and know nothing about the reality? They usually come up with ...
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Words or phrases for 'credit takers'
Let say, A and B work in the same office. Every time A talks to B about his idea or working style, B always takes that idea to his boss and acts as if it was his own idea.
What are words, phrases or ...
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