gentleman of the four outs
gentleman of the four outs
An upstart. The four "outs" in question (that the person is living without) are manners, money, credit, and wit. I can't stand the young new partner at the firm—I can see that he's a gentleman of the four outs.
See also: four, gentleman, of, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- company manners
- Attic wit
- attic
- Attic salt
- I'm be damned if I (do something)
- I'm/I'll be damned if...
- I'll be damned if I (do something)
- I'll be hanged if I (do something)
- (as) common as dirt
- break