saber-rattling

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A mostly US spelling of sabre-rattling
dispute, argumentation; preparations for a battle, readiness
sabre-rattling
Any threat, such as one company threatening another with a lawsuit
sabre-rattling
A flamboyant display of military power as an implied threat that it might be used
saber rattling
the ostentatious display of military power (with the implied threat that it might be used)
sabre-rattling
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