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paper tiger in Tagalog

tigreng papel

paper tiger in Tagalog: tigreng papel. 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.

Tagalog words for paper tiger

paper tiger
tigreng papel

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 Tagalog

What is the meaning of paper tiger in Tagalog?
Paper tiger in Tagalog is tigreng papel.
Ano ang paper tiger sa Tagalog?
Paper tiger: tigreng papel.
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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