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paper tiger artinya

harimau kertas

paper tiger in Indonesian: harimau kertas. In English, paper tiger means something or someone that appears powerful, strong or threatening but is in reality weak, ineffective, or unable to withstand challenge.

Indonesian words for paper tiger

paper tiger
harimau kertas

English meaning of paper tiger

  1. noun Something or someone that appears powerful, strong or threatening but is in reality weak, ineffective, or unable to withstand challenge.

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Questions about paper tiger in Indonesian

What is the meaning of paper tiger in Indonesian?
Paper tiger in Indonesian is harimau kertas.
Apa arti paper tiger?
Paper tiger: harimau kertas.
What does paper tiger mean in English?
Paper tiger means something or someone that appears powerful, strong or threatening but is in reality weak, ineffective, or unable to withstand challenge.

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