the lion's den
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kurtlar sofrası
a state or situation in which one must face extreme hostility
Idiom
Informal
Örnekler
As a whistleblower, she knew that speaking up would be like entering the lion's den, facing potential retaliation from powerful individuals.
Stepping onto the opponent's home ground felt like entering the lion's den for the visiting team, facing a hostile crowd and fierce competition.
