Meaning of rattle a sabre | Babel Free
Definitions
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rattle, sabre.
Examples
“But France's deteriorating domestic situation, coupled with her diplomatic isolation, could lead⟳ the most pacific minded Frenchmen to rattle a sabre.”
“And when it comes to a gunboat, you've got some very good people here. It's not up to you to declare⟳ war on Afghanistan of course but get⟳ permission to rattle a sabre!'”
“She was a feminist, in her own⟳ way, but didn't rattle a sabre or shove her beliefs down anyone's throat.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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