barking dog never bites



barking dog never bites

Prov. Someone who makes threats all the time seldom carries out the threats. Old Mrs. Smith keeps saying she'll call the police if we walk on her lawn, but don't worry. A barking dog never bites. My boss threatens to fire me at least once a week, but a barking dog never bites.
See also: bark, bite, dog, never

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Idris (1)-Arabic
'Aamir-Arabic
Mahon-Irish
SiegmundZEEK-muwntGerman
Aglaea-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Benedicta-Late Roman