She put on airs and graces to impress her new boss.
airs and graces
Frequency:
60
%
Despite his airs and graces, he was a humble person at heart.
give oneself airs
Frequency:
50
%
He gives himself airs because of his family's wealth.
put on airs
Frequency:
45
%
She always puts on airs whenever she's around wealthy people.
Idiomatic Expressions for airs
Phrase: give oneself airs
Meaning: to behave in a way that shows that you think you are more important or special than you really are
Usage: He gives himself airs because he comes from a wealthy family.