put (one's) head in the lion's mouth



put (one's) head in the lion's mouth

To subject oneself to danger or trouble. I really put my head in the lion's mouth by sneaking out of the house late at night. I think you're putting your head in the lion's mouth by driving in such torrential rain.
See also: head, mouth, put

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CathalKA-halIrish
TrinityTRIN-i-teeEnglish
Brand[brænd]
Mcnally[mik'næli:]
Cirila-Slovene
TunÇTOONCHTurkish