the lion's den

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the lion's den — idiom

1. A difficult or threatening place or situation where you have to face people who

1.idiom
Definition

A difficult or threatening place or situation where you have to face people who are hostile, critical, or likely to attack your ideas.

Example

Walking into that shareholder meeting felt like stepping into the lion's den.

The young lawyer knew she was entering the lion's den when she argued against the senior partners.