One acts in a threatening way but is relatively harmless.
all bark and no bite
Full of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance; pretentious.
one's days are numbered
Some period of time, such as a term of employment or a lifetime, is co…
one's back is up
One is offended or angry.
one's lips are sealed
One will not tell anyone else; one is keeping a secret.
one's jig is up
Alternative form of the jig is up [for one].
one's word is law
One's requests or orders must be fulfilled.