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man of straw
noun as in paper tiger
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noun as in straw man
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Suppose this man-of-straw, Dingle, gets a judgment and his paltry damages are paidwhat then?
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He merely used it as an academic man-of-straw to play at foils with.
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On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to man of straw, such as: empty suit, hollow man, petty tyrant, straw man, and tin god.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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