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2021-09-15 10:09
Put (one's) head in the lion's mouth phrase
To intentionally make oneself involve in a risky, problematic, or difficult situation.
A: Look at John! He is climbing onto that high tree to take the snagged kite. B: Oh gosh! Call his mom! He is putting his head in the lion's mouth!
John put his head in the lion's mouth by climbing the mountain without climbing gear. Luckily, he reached the top unscathed.
The verb "put" must be conjugated according to its tense.
This phrase derives from circus lion- tamers’ practice of literally putting their heads into the mouths of lions to illustrate their trust and control over their lions. The figurative use of this phrase dates from the late 19th/early 20 century.
Do you see anything wrong?
Doing something or using something a lot.
He's constantly drinking like it's going out of fashion.
