to beard the lion in his den
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to beard the lion in his den — idiom
1. To confront a powerful or important person directly in their own territory.
1.idiom
Definition
To confront a powerful or important person directly in their own territory.
Example
Diego decided to beard the lion in his den and ask for a raise.
She bearded the lion in his den by complaining to the CEO personally.