beard the lion in his den
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beard the lion in his den — idiom
1. To confront a powerful or influential person directly in their own territory, es
1.idiom
Definition
To confront a powerful or influential person directly in their own territory, especially to challenge their authority or to demand something.
Example
Samir decided to beard the lion in his den and visit the CEO at his own office.
The journalist bearded the lion in his den by requesting a one-on-one meeting with the minister.