| Phrase/Idiom | paper tiger |
|---|---|
| Definition | This term refers to a person, organisation or country that is less powerful or threatening than they appear to be. |
| Example | Don’t worry. He’s just a paper tiger and he doesn’t have the power to do that. |
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