Meaning of the word "somebody’s bark is worse than their bite" in English

What does "somebody’s bark is worse than their bite" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

somebody’s bark is worse than their bite

US /ˈsʌm.bə.diːz bɑːrk ɪz wɜːrs ðæn ðer baɪt/
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