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speak softly and carry a big stick
Proverb
Japanese Meaning
控えめに発言しつつ、背後に実際の力や武力があって、必要なときにはその力を使う覚悟があることを示す諺です。 / 口先だけで脅かすのではなく、実際に実力を備えておくことで相手に警告を発するという意味です。
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Do not boast or utter verbal threats, but do make others aware that you are prepared to use physical force if necessary.
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speak softly and carry a big stick
When negotiating with the union, our CEO advised us to speak softly and carry a big stick, demonstrating calm confidence while remaining prepared to act if talks failed.
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When negotiating with the union, our CEO advised us to speak softly and carry a big stick, demonstrating calm confidence while remaining prepared to act if talks failed.
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