bell the cat
US /bɛl ðə kæt/
UK /bɛl ðə kæt/
成语
冒这个险, 做吃力不讨好的事
to undertake a dangerous or impossible task; to take the lead in a risky venture
示例:
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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质问老板，但没人愿意冒这个险。
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It's a great idea, but who will bell the cat and propose it to the board?
这是个好主意，但谁会冒这个险并向董事会提出呢？