Acronym for an
English expression All
Mouth And Trousers which is used to describe someone who is an inveterate bullshitter. Someone who talks a lot but is unable, unwilling or incapable of delivering on their promises.
The phrase originated in the North of
England and refers to people who talk a lot (mouth) and wear showy clothes (trousers).
"Malcolm's telling everybody that he's working really
hard and he's going to complete the
new website
today and it will get him a promotion!"
"Has he started it yet or is he too busy telling everyone about it?"
"No, he's still talking about it."
"AMAT!"