Question 1

What does "bark is worse than their bite" mean?

Accepted Answer

Someone who seems threatening or harsh but is actually not as dangerous or severe as they appear.

Question 2

How do you use "bark is worse than their bite" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry about the manager — his bark is worse than his bite.

Question 3

Is "bark is worse than their bite" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"bark is worse than their bite" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Used to reassure someone who is intimidated by a person who makes fierce threats but rarely follows through.