Meaning of the word "beard the lion in his den" in English
What does "beard the lion in his den" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
beard the lion in his den
US /bɪrd ðə ˈlaɪən ɪn hɪz dɛn/
UK /bɪrd ðə ˈlaɪən ɪn hɪz dɛn/
Idiom
1.
to confront an adversary on his or her own ground
Example:
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He decided to beard the lion in his den and confront his boss about the unfair treatment.
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Despite the risks, she chose to beard the lion in his den and present her controversial proposal directly to the board.
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