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all sizzle and no steak
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(of a person or thing) having a flashy or showy exterior, but when examined closely or experienced fully, it fails to meet expectations or deliver on its promises
Example
Because of the electoral promises he made, which so far he has failed to keep, many people call the new president ' all sizzle and no steak'.
The new smartphone had all the sizzle with its sleek design and marketing, but it turned out to be all sizzle and no steak in terms of performance.