Explore English traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-10-02
Sense: Verified- Meaning and lesson
A person with little to support an argument may speak with the greatest force, using noise and bravado in place of a convincing case.
The saying turns an apparent contradiction into a pointed observation: having no good reason for a claim can give someone a strong motive to sound confident.
- When it is used
Use it when someone responds to a challenge with loud insistence rather than an explanation. It suggests that the display of confidence may be compensating for a weak position.
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Report an issue with this meaning: He who blusters without reason has most reason to bluster.