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Lion’s Mouth

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To place one’s head in the lion’s mouth. To expose oneself needlessly and foolhardily to danger.

 

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

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Lion Tamer (The)
Lion and Unicorn
Lion and the True Prince (The)
Lion of God
Lion of St. Mark
Lion of the Reformation (The)
Lion of the Zodiac
Lion’s Claws
Lion’s Head
Lion’s Mouth
Lion’s Provider
Lion’s Share
Lions (The)
Lionise a Person (To)
Liosalfar
Lip
Lip Homage
Lip Service
Lips
Liquor up