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.”

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