paper tiger

/P EY1 P ER0 T AY0 G ER0/
noun
  1. 1

    A seemingly fierce or powerful person, country or organisation without the ability to back up their words; apparently powerful but actually ineffective.

    syn:sheep in wolf's clothing
    ant:wolf in sheep's clothing

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