We've found 2 phrases for bravado (0.116 seconds):

it's not the whistle that pulls the train »    Boasting and loud talk should not be mistaken for the work that produces real achievements; bravado is no proof of action.1956, James Reston, "Washington: It's Not the Whistle that Pulls the Train," New York Times, 1 July, p. E8:

piss and vinegar »    Exuberance or enthusiasm, especially to an excessive degree; bravado; youthful energy.

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