sword rattling

sword rattling
See: SABER RATTLING.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • sword\ rattling — • saber rattling • sword rattling noun A show of military strength usually to frighten; a threat of military force. The dictator marched his troops and tanks along the border of our country and did some saber rattling …   Словарь американских идиом

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  • saber\ rattling — • saber rattling • sword rattling noun A show of military strength usually to frighten; a threat of military force. The dictator marched his troops and tanks along the border of our country and did some saber rattling …   Словарь американских идиом

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  • saber rattling — or[sword rattling] {n.} A show of military strength usually to frighten; a threat of military force. * /The dictator marched his troops and tanks along the border of our country and did some saber rattling./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

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