Where does “paper tiger” come from?
paper tiger (English) comes from Chinese 紙老虎 — paper tiger.
paper tiger (English): A seemingly fierce or powerful person, country or...
Definitions
- A seemingly fierce or powerful person, country or...
Ancestry of “paper tiger”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese | 紙老虎 | paper tiger |