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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To be a paper tiger

Home The Lexicon To be a paper tiger

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To be a paper tiger

Definition

A sham threat or appearance of power that is actually ineffective; originates from Chinese.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Felines

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Nouns: Things/Terms/Labels

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