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saber
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rattle one's saber and rattle its saber
Fig. to make threatening statements or actions. The president is just rattling his saber. He would never attack such a small country!
See also: rattle

sabre-rattling  (British, American & Australian) also saber-rattling (American)
threatening behaviour which is intended to frighten someone After months of sabre-rattling, the two sides have agreed to a peaceful resolution of their differences.


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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Osama bin Laden is somewhere in a cave with his den of thieves and terrorists, and he's probably sabering the cork on some Champagne right now, saying 'Hey, that governor's really assisting us,'" James N.
Not too long ago after doing my best Zorro imitation by sabering the top off a Champagne bottle as the finale to a wine tasting, I was approached by a newly minted chief executive of a high tech company, who wanted some advice on stocking a new wine cellar.
Guests will be given the opportunity to learn the art of sabering with their own selected bottle of champagne.
 
 
 
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