Hold a/the wolf by the ear(s) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "hold a/the wolf by the ear(s)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-09-10 03:09

Meaning of Hold a/the wolf by the ear(s)

Synonyms:

have a wolf by the ears

Hold a/the wolf by the ear(s) phrase

To be in a difficult and dangerous situation in which both escaping from it or remaining in it are equally dangerous for one.

I am holding the wolf by the ear which I jump out of the window and break my legs or stay here and being engulfed in flame.

I looked at the boat.and thought of saying about holding a wolf by the ears. If I abandon that boat, I will starve to death but if I get on it, the tiger will attack me.

Grammar and Usage of Hold a/the wolf by the ear(s)

Verb Forms

holding a/the wolf by the ear(s)
held a/the wolf by the ear(s)

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Origin of Hold a/the wolf by the ear(s)

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Hold a/the wolf by the ear(s) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "hold a/the wolf by the ear(s)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Meaning of Hold a/the wolf by the ear(s)

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Grammar and Usage of Hold a/the wolf by the ear(s)

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Origin of Hold a/the wolf by the ear(s)

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