the lion's den

US /ðə ˈlaɪənz dɛn/
UK /ðə ˈlaɪənz dɛn/
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獅子窩, 險境

a place or situation of great danger or hostility

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He bravely walked into the lion's den to confront his accusers.
他勇敢地走進獅子窩,與指控他的人對質。
Presenting his controversial ideas to the board felt like stepping into the lion's den.
向董事會提出他有爭議的想法,感覺就像走進獅子窩