All bark and no bite meaning
What does the saying 'All bark and no bite' mean?
Idiom: All bark and no bite
Meaning:
When someone talks tough but really isn't, they are all bark and no bite.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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