Sentence examples similar to a toothless measure from inspiring English sources
Like the DMCA, it will be a toothless bill that has little bearing on our lives.
Instead we will be expected to adopt the US Toxic Substances Control Act (Tosca) – a toothless tiger measure from 1976 that even allows asbestos to be sold in the US as well as other chemicals long outlawed by the EU.
But Glenna was wearing an exuberantly "alive" bra and had obviously been to Miss Stevens Intimates (now defunct) on Olympic and Beverly Drive where a toothless German woman named Beatta would measure and fit you in a brassiere to within an inch of your life.
Writing on the Guardian's website, shadow exchequer minister Owen Smith was sceptical, saying the anti-avoidance measures would be "a toothless tiger".
Trump tore up the Iran deal, despite its countless verification and inspection measures, then signed a toothless pledge with Kim as N Korea ramps up its nuclear program.
Having rejected Kyoto, Mr Bush proposed a toothless combination of voluntary programmes and "emissions-intensities" targets (where the carbon content is measured in relation to the economic output of the company or industry concerned).
One piece of software designed to measure trading patterns more accurately - codenamed Sabre by an organisation keen not to be seen as a toothless watchdog - is expected to cost more than £10m.
That's nothing but a toothless rat.
I smile a toothless smile.
It's a toothless military.
