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

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

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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Dolan['dəulən]
Anatolius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Paddy-Irish
Saundra-Scottish
Romanus-Late Roman
Nanna (2)-Near Eastern Mythology
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