sabre rattle
Examples
“The head of the Montenegrin Communists, Momir Bulatovic, did not miss⟳ the opportunity to sabre rattle, even though only with words.”
“America can sabre rattle as much as it likes but the reality is they won't come⟳ to Israel's aid this time. That is even if they bother to sabre rattle, which I am beginning to doubt⟳.”
“Those in the United States who want⟳ to sabre rattle at China and who think⟳ that this is a terrible threat are sadly mistaken.”
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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