English dictionary
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English noun: paper tiger | |||
| 1. | paper tiger (attribute) the nature of a person or organization that appears powerful but is actually powerless and ineffectual | ||
| Samples | He reminded Mao that the paper tiger had nuclear teeth. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | impotence, impotency, powerlessness | ||
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