The generals were saber-rattling along the border to force concessions.

The saber-toothed predator emerged from the brush, its long fangs glinting in the sun.

The foreign ministry condemned the neighbor's saber rattlings as dangerous and unproductive.

The workbench was cluttered with various tools, but the saber saws drew everyone's attention.

During the museum exhibit, the fossil display of saber-toothed tigers fascinated the children.

During the crisis, one rattled one's saber in an attempt to deter foreign intervention.

In times of crisis, one rattles one's saber to appear decisive even when action is uncertain.

By rattling one's saber at the summit, the minister aimed to gain leverage without resorting to actual force.

The museum's exhibit featured a life-sized model of a saber-toothed cat that towered over visiting children.

When international tensions rise, one might rattle one's saber as a bluff to avoid real confrontation.