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
Mccullough[mə'kʌlə]
Marianus-Ancient Roman
Athanasia-Greek, Ancient Greek
Sigiheri-Ancient Germanic
Boro-Croatian, Serbian
Maxentius-Ancient Roman