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
KaarleKAH:R-leFinnish
Cristianakree-STYAH-nah (Italian)Italian, Portuguese
Kadek-Indonesian, Balinese
BastBAHST (English)Egyptian Mythology
Tygo-Dutch
Sophus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)