Their bark is worse than their bite meaning
What does the saying 'Their bark is worse than their bite' mean?
Idiom: Their bark is worse than their bite
Meaning:
If someone's bark is worse than their bite, they get angry and shout and make threats, but don't actually do anything.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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