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

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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