SHOW ONE'S TEETH

show one's teeth: translation

show one's teeth & bare one's teeth

Fig. to act in an angry or threatening manner. (Alludes to what an angry wolf or dog does.) •

We thought Bob was meek and mild, but he really showed his teeth when Jack insulted his girlfriend.

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The enemy forces didn't expect the country they invaded to bare its teeth.

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{v. phr.} To show anger; show belligerence. * /He is a very mild, private person, but during a tough business negotiation he knows how to show his teeth./

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