sabre-rattling

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Definition of sabre-rattling in English English dictionary: Any threat, such as one company threatening another with a lawsuit; A flamboyant display of military power as an implied threat that it might be used; sabre-rattling in AM, use saber-rattling If you describe a threat, especially a threat of military action, as sabre-rattling, you do not believe that the threat will actually be carried out. It is too early to say whether the threats are mere sabre-rattling. when someone threatens to use force but you do not think they are very frightening or serious
saber-rattling: A mostly US spelling of sabre-rattling
saber-rattling: dispute, argumentation; preparations for a battle, readiness

sabre-rattling

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() From the early 20th century, when an officer would threaten to draw his sabre.

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