[rattle one's saber] {v. phr.} To threaten another government or country without subsequent acts of war. * /It is considered an act of demagoguery on the part of politicians to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Military person

It may affront the military-minded person to suggest a regime that does not maintain any military secrets. by Einstein Albert

Vietnam syndrome

[Vietnam syndrome] {n.}, {informal} An attitude in government circles that diplomacy may be more effective in solving local political problems in other countries than the use of military force, stemming […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Josh Billings

(1818-1885) U.S. humorist Advice is like castor oil, easy enough to give but dreadful uneasy to take.

doddle

[doddle] {n.} Something simple or easy to accomplish.

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change one's tune

[change one's tune] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a change in your story, statement, or claim; change your way of acting. * […]

master of ceremonies

[master of ceremonies] or [M.C.] or [emcee] {n.} The person in charge of introducing the various participants in a show or […]

go halves

[go halves] {v. phr.}, {informal} To share half or equally become partners. * /The boys went halves in raising pigs./ * /The […]