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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. All bark and no bite
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
All bark and no bite

A.

Not being able to understand anything

B.

Someone who sticks to his words

C.

Actions are stronger than mere words

D.

Full of talk, but low on action

Correct option is D

Option (d) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
All bark and no bite: Refers to someone who talks a lot or threatens but does not take any real action. (Hindi: सिर्फ धमकी देना पर कुछ करना नहीं)
Example: The boss talks tough, but he's all bark and no bite.
3 Similar Idioms:
· Cry wolf – Raise a false alarm.
· Big hat, no cattle – Full of talk, no substance.
· Empty vessels make the most noise – Those with the least knowledge or power are the loudest.

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