All vine and no taters In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "all vine and no taters", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-17 08:03

Meaning of All vine and no taters

Synonyms:

all show and no go

All vine and no taters American phrase

Used to describe something or someone that is showy or looks attractive but lacks ability, substance, or intelligence.

 

The computer looks new, but it has crashed several times. It's all vine and no taters.

She is gorgeous but unintelligent, truly all vine and no taters.

That table is all vine and no taters. It will collapse if you put anything on it.

Origin of All vine and no taters

This phrase dates from the 19th century.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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