Fur coat an no knickers

phr.

Heard in Tipperary

A person who appears refined and sophisticated outwardly but lacks any real class or virtue beneath.

Dat one is all fur coat an no knickers

Posh English

That particular lady is rather grand in her outerwear yet somewhat loose beneath.

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