paper tiger

Example Sentences

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He said Russia was a “paper tiger” and that it had bragged about winning the war in a week, but was still in Ukraine three and a half years later.

From Salon

The US president also described Russia as a "paper tiger" that had been "fighting aimlessly in Ukraine."

From BBC

For starters, his description of Russia as a "paper tiger" that had been "fighting aimlessly" in Ukraine.

From BBC

His dismissal of Russia as a "paper tiger" and not a "real military power" will hurt President Putin, who is sensitive to any suggestion his country is not a global player.

From BBC

The wider political picture looks markedly different this time round though, and most pollsters agree that the 2025 version of Reform is no paper tiger.

From BBC