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Somebody’s bark is worse than their bite

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False Intimidation

The phrase often refers to people who seem tough but aren't. It's used to reassure that fear is unnecessary.

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The new coach shouts a lot, but his bark is worse than his bite.
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Misleading Appearance

Sometimes appearance or first impressions could be deceptive. This phrase invites looking beyond them.

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She may seem unfriendly at first, but her bark is worse than her bite.
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Not Literal

This is a metaphorical phrase. It's not about real barking and biting, but about a person's behavior.

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Our boss can be loud, but don't worry, his bark is worse than his bite.
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