Meaning of idle threat | Babel Free
Definitions
A threat made by a person who does not mean to carry it out, and which perhaps shouldn't be taken seriously by others.
Examples
“Without any injection of money, Transport⟳ for London has said the project could be mothballed. This may not be an idle threat, given the future decline⟳ expected in London and South East commuting.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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