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saber rattling

Idiom Global

Meaning

threatening military action to intimidate others

Example Sentences

"The country’s recent saber rattling alarmed its neighbors."

Related Expressions

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easy to use without complex setup

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to free oneself from restrictions or limitations

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to give up or quit

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to make a fresh start or change for the better

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Ready to depart or begin a journey.