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.diz bɑːrk ɪz wɜːrs ðæn ðer baɪt/
UK /ˈsʌm.bə.diz bɑːk ɪz wɜːs ðæn ðeə baɪt/
Idiom
used to say that someone is not as unpleasant as they seem or as their words suggest
Example:
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Don't worry about the boss, his bark is worse than his bite.
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My grandmother seems strict, but her bark is worse than her bite.