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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
AnnANEnglish
Juste-French
DorineDAWR-eenEnglish
Laurentia-Ancient Roman
Kalishakə-LEESH-ə, kə-LISH-əAfrican American (Rare)
Makaylamə-KAY-ləEnglish (Modern)
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