Walks into the lion's den In english explanation

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

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2019-10-01 01:10

Meaning of Walks into the lion's den (redirected from 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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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)

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