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From the early 20th century, when an officer would threaten to draw his sabre.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
sabre-rattle
Today it means: To threaten a big battle or war. Full definition →
Today it means: To threaten a big battle or war. Full definition →
From the early 20th century, when an officer would threaten to draw his sabre.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.