Walk into the lion's den In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "walk into the lion's den", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Julia Huong

2022-03-08 11:03

Meaning of Walk into the lion's den

Walk into the lion's den informal verb phrase common

To enter a highly hazardous, hostile, or unpleasant area or situation, especially due to an angry or malicious individual or group of people.

When standing in front of the press to explain my scandal, it felt like I was walking into the lion's den.

A: I will go to the blackmailer's refuge. B: Are you crazy? You are walking into the lion's den.

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on a knife-edge

A situation makes people anxious or worried, and nobody knows they will succeed or fail, or nobody knows what is going to happen next.

on a/the razor's edge

Used to refer to a difficult or dangerous situation

put (oneself) on the line

Do someting that put oneself at risk

put (one's) ass on the line

Put oneself in a dangerous situation

dice with death

To do an activity that is extremely unsafe or dangerous, and could result in death.

Grammar and Usage of Walk into the lion's den

Verb Forms

walk into the lion's den
walked into the lion's den
walking into the lion's den
walks into the lion's den

The verb "walk" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Walk into the lion's den

This idiom derives from the biblical narrative of Daniel, who was sent into a lion's den for refusing to cease praying to God. However, the lions were not able to harm him because he was protected by God. (Daniel 6)