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开弓不放箭
kāi​gōng​bù​fàng​jiàn

bluffing

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开弓不放箭 (開弓不放箭) kāi​gōng​bù​fàng​jiàn
bluffing
to make a show of force or use false bravado to intimidate others without actually taking action
empty talk
to be all talk and no action; to fail to follow through on one's stated intentions or promises

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