más ruido que nueces

/mas ˈrwiðo ke ˈnweses/◆idiom
all talk, no action

El político hizo muchas promesas, pero fue más ruido que nueces.

The politician made many promises, but he was all talk and no action.

◆ What It Really Means
Someone or something that makes a lot of noise or claims but does not follow through with actions or results.
Literal Meaning
more noise than nuts
Literal Breakdown
másmore+ruidonoise+quethan+nuecesnuts
◇ Mental Image
A person making a lot of noise, but not taking any real action.
◈ When to Use
Describing a politician who makes empty promises.
◉ Cultural Note
This idiom is often used in informal settings to criticize someone who talks a lot but does not deliver results.
informal

An expression used to describe someone or something that makes a lot of noise or claims, but does not follow through with actions or results.

La empresa hizo un gran anuncio, pero resultó ser más ruido que nueces.

The company made a big announcement, but it turned out to be all hype and no substance.

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