The pope's mustard maker In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "the pope's mustard maker", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-16 09:02

Meaning of The pope's mustard maker

The pope's mustard maker noun phrase informal

A conceited person, especially one in an insignificant job or role

Bin is just a cleaner but he acts as if he is the pope's mustard maker.

She seems to be thinking of herself as the pope's mustard maker.

Other phrases about:

(to be) too big for your britches

Acting and behaving like you are of great importance, but actually, you aren't

(as) cocky as the king of spades

Conceited or overly proud

wise apple

Used to refer to a sarcastic person

beneath (one's) dignity

If something is beneath someone’s dignity, they feel that they are too important to do it.

(as) conceited as a barber's cat

Used to describe someone who is extremely vain or conceited 

Origin of The pope's mustard maker

Pope John XXII had a personal "moutardier" (mustard-maker) to ensure that his food was correctly seasoned in the 14th century.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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