qiāo​shān​zhèn​hǔ

to show strength as a warning

Senses

敲山震虎 qiāo​shān​zhèn​hǔ to show strength as a warning

To beat on the mountain to scare the tiger; refers to a deliberate show of strength meant to warn or intimidate an opponent, or to provoke a hidden enemy into revealing themselves.

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