Full of it

adjective

Someone is lying or not honest.

Steve said he won the lottery but I told him he was full of it.
Visual representation of "full of it" - Someone is lying or not honest

Often appears as...

  • he's full of it
  • she's full of it

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

adjective

Someone is overly self-confident or smug.

Ever since he got the promotion, John's been so full of it.
Visual representation of "full of it" - Someone is overly self-confident or smug

Often appears as...

  • he's so full of it
  • she's so full of it

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

adjective

Someone is lying or not honest.

Steve said he won the lottery but I told him he was full of it.
Visual representation of "full of it" - Someone is lying or not honest

Often appears as...

  • he's full of it
  • she's full of it

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

adjective

Someone is overly self-confident or smug.

Ever since he got the promotion, John's been so full of it.
Visual representation of "full of it" - Someone is overly self-confident or smug

Often appears as...

  • he's so full of it
  • she's so full of it

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "full of it"
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Emphasis on Dishonesty

Use 'full of it' to stress that someone's words are far from the truth.

Illustration for Emphasis on Dishonesty
After hearing another excuse, I knew he was full of it.
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Sarcasm and Humor

It can be used sarcastically or humorously between friends.

Illustration for Sarcasm and Humor
You caught a huge fish with just a string? You're full of it!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Context

Appropriate in casual conversation, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Context
In a job interview, avoid saying someone is 'full of it.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emphasis on Dishonesty

Use 'full of it' to stress that someone's words are far from the truth.

Illustration for Emphasis on Dishonesty
After hearing another excuse, I knew he was full of it.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sarcasm and Humor

It can be used sarcastically or humorously between friends.

Illustration for Sarcasm and Humor
You caught a huge fish with just a string? You're full of it!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Context

Appropriate in casual conversation, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Context
In a job interview, avoid saying someone is 'full of it.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emphasis on Dishonesty

Use 'full of it' to stress that someone's words are far from the truth.

Illustration for Emphasis on Dishonesty
After hearing another excuse, I knew he was full of it.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sarcasm and Humor

It can be used sarcastically or humorously between friends.

Illustration for Sarcasm and Humor
You caught a huge fish with just a string? You're full of it!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Context

Appropriate in casual conversation, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Context
In a job interview, avoid saying someone is 'full of it.'
Visual representation of the word "Full of it"

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