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Paper tiger
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tigre de papel, espantalho
someone or something that looks frightening, dangerous, or strong while in reality, they are not
Idiom
Informal
Exemplos
The aggressive dog barked loudly but was ultimately a " paper tiger " when faced with a calm and assertive owner.
O cão agressivo latiu alto, mas acabou sendo um tigre de papel quando confrontado com um dono calmo e assertivo.
