bell the cat
US /bɛl ðə kæt/
UK /bɛl ðə kæt/
成語
冒這個險, 做吃力不討好的事
to undertake a dangerous or impossible task; to take the lead in a risky venture
範例:
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Everyone agreed that someone needed to confront the boss, but no one wanted to bell the cat.
大家都同意需要有人去質問老闆，但沒人願意冒這個險。
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It's a great idea, but who will bell the cat and propose it to the board?
這是個好主意，但誰會冒這個險並向董事會提出呢？