Meaning of the word "the bleating of the kid excites the tiger" in English
What does "the bleating of the kid excites the tiger" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the bleating of the kid excites the tiger
US /ðə ˈbliːtɪŋ əv ðə kɪd ɪkˈsaɪts ðə ˈtaɪɡər/
UK /ðə ˈbliːtɪŋ əv ðə kɪd ɪkˈsaɪts ðə ˈtaɪɡə/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that showing weakness or complaining can provoke an aggressor or make a situation more dangerous
Example:
•
He should have kept quiet about his losses; the bleating of the kid excites the tiger.
•
By complaining so loudly to the boss, he didn't realize that the bleating of the kid excites the tiger.