to beard the lion in his den

成語所屬單字lion

to beard the lion in his den — 慣用語

1. To confront a powerful or important person directly in their own territory.

1.慣用語
釋義

太歲頭上動土

To confront a powerful or important person directly in their own territory.

例句

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.