开弓不放箭
kāi​gōng​bù​fàng​jiàn

bluffing

  • created sense approved 开弓不放箭/開弓不放箭 · kāi​gōng​bù​fàng​jiàn · bluffing

    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

    他虽然话说明白了，但其实只是开弓不放箭，虚张声势罢了。

    created sense

  • created sense approved 开弓不放箭/開弓不放箭 · kāi​gōng​bù​fàng​jiàn · empty talk

    开弓不放箭 / 開弓不放箭

    kāi​gōng​bù​fàng​jiàn

    empty talk

    to be all talk and no action; to fail to follow through on one's stated intentions or promises

    做事情要有始有终，千万不能开弓不放箭。

    created sense