English Explanatory Dictionary

beard the lion in his den

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To confront an adversary in his or her own environment.

Word forms

beard the lion in his den beards the lion in his den bearding the lion in his den bearded the lion in his den beard the lion

Etymology

From sense beard (“to confront”).

Related words

take the bull by the horns
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