หมาเห่าใบตองแห้ง | mǎa hào bai-dtong hâeng | Dog barking at dry banana leaves

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• Metaphor Logic:
  

  Dry banana leaves make a loud, sudden crackling noise when touched by wind, causing a skittish dog to bark aggressively at a harmless object. This mirrors a person who shouts threats and acts tough to hide the fact that they are actually cowardly and powerless.

• Usage:
  

  Used to dismiss a loud-mouthed bully or boaster who poses no actual threat.