paper tiger
پهلوان پنبه، ببر کاغذی
معنی و تعریف
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اسم
تعریف:
ماهیت یک شخص یا سازمان که قدرتمند به نظر میرسد اما در واقع ناتوان و بیاثر است
the nature of a person or organization that appears powerful but is actually powerless and ineffectual
مثالها:
- Despite its aggressive marketing, the startup turned out to be a paper tiger when it couldn't deliver its promised software.
- The general dismissed the enemy's threats as a paper tiger, knowing their supply lines were crippled.