paper-tiger

paper tiger

noun
a person, group, nation, or thing that has the appearance of strength or power but is actually weak or ineffectual.

Origin:
1945–50

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paper tiger
 
n
a nation, institution, etc, that appears powerful but is in fact weak or insignificant
 
[C20: translation of a Chinese phrase first applied to the US]

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Paper-tiger is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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