all fur coat and no knickers

all fur coat and no knickers
Having a superficially positive appearance that is belied by the reality, e.g., superficially elegant and beautiful but actually sleazy.

A nurse spoke for a number of her colleagues when she said that she felt that these developments were a waste of time and all fur coat and no knickers (personal interview, 1994).

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