Definitions from Wiktionary (paper tiger)
▸ noun: (idiomatic) A seemingly fierce or powerful person, country or organisation without the ability to back up their words; apparently powerful but actually ineffective.
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▸ noun: (idiomatic) A seemingly fierce or powerful person, country or organisation without the ability to back up their words; apparently powerful but actually ineffective.
Similar:
straw man,
wolf in sheep's clothing,
cowardly lion,
mall ninja,
sheep in wolf's clothing,
bombinator,
cat's-paw,
puppet,
bogeyman,
lady or tiger,
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