barking dogs seldom bite



barking dogs seldom bite

People who make themselves appear threatening rarely do any harm. A: "I'm really scared to tell Mr. White that I haven't finished my project. You know how he yells." B: "Yeah, but barking dogs seldom bite. He'll get over it."
See also: bark, bite, dog, seldom

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Louisaloo-EEZ-ə (English), loo-EES-ə (English)English, German, Dutch
Barr[ba:]
AesopEE-sahp (English)Ancient Greek (Anglicized)
MirjamiMEER-yah-meeFinnish
WaldoWAWL-do (English)English, German, Ancient Germanic
WiebkeVEEP-kə (German)Frisian, German