Meaning Of The Word Paper tiger

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Paper tiger Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Paper tiger?

paper tiger
countable noun: If you say that an institution, a country, or a person is a paper tiger, you mean that although they seem powerful they do not really have any power.

paper tiger in American English
a person, group, nation, or thing that has the appearance of strength or power but is actually weak or ineffectual
a person, nation, etc. that seems to pose a threat but is actually ineffective or powerless

paper tiger in British English
noun: a nation, institution, etc, that appears powerful but is in fact weak or insignificant

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