Meaning of 'Paper tiger'
What does the saying 'Paper tiger' mean?
Idiom: Paper tiger
Meaning:
A paper tiger is a person, country, institution, etc, that looks powerful, but is actually weak.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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