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词汇 show your teeth
释义
Idiom
show your teethshow (your) teeth
to show that you are angry and prepared to defend yourself.
Come on, let him know you're angry - show your teeth!
idiomshow your teethto let someone see your anger or strength, in order to warn them not to start an argument or fight:At this point the government must either show its teeth, or give up the idea of trying to regulate the industry.Don't keep trying to please everybody - show your teeth in a firm but polite way, and make it clear what your priorities are.

show (one's) teeth

To display an angry, violent, and/or threatening reaction to or against something or someone, as does a dog or wolf when threatened. I will show my teeth to anyone who tries to take away my land. We seemed to be getting along just fine, but she suddenly showed her teeth when I brought up politics.

show your teeth

If a person or organization shows their teeth, they show that they have the power or are able to fight or defend themselves. The financial services authority appears to be showing its teeth. We need to show our teeth if we are going to solve the problems we have been experiencing.

show your teeth

reveal your strength; be aggressive. British

show your ˈteeth

(British English) do something that shows that you are able to act aggressively and use your power in a situation if it is necessary: Up until now the police have been very patient with the strikers, but today they really showed their teeth.
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