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Idiom: Beard The Lion In His Den

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beardthelioninhisden

Meanings

From sense beard (“to confront”).

To confront an adversary in his or her own environment

Example Sentences

1
She decided to beard the lion in his den and confront her boss about the unfair treatment.
2
The opposition leader planned to beard the lion in his den by attending the ruling party's annual conference.
3
The journalist was known for his fearless nature, never hesitating to beard the lion in his den to get the truth.
4
The young lawyer had to beard the lion in his den and question the renowned prosecutor during the trial.
5
The team's coach decided to beard the lion in his den and challenge the reigning champions on their home ground.

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