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paper tiger in Russian

paper tiger in Russian

бума́жный тигр
noun
(idiomatic) Something or someone that appears powerful, strong or threatening but is in reality weak, ineffective, or unable to withstand challenge.
бумажный тигр
noun
(idiomatic) Something or someone that appears powerful, strong or threatening but is in reality weak, ineffective, or unable to withstand challenge.
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