2007-02-27 12:09:17 · 4 answers · asked by ThaRealestP 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Back in the days when a circus would travel from town to town, most would have a lion tamer (a guy who had trained lions and other large animals). One standard trick would be for the trainer to have one lion open his mouth; the tamer would actually put his head in the lion's mouth to show how well trained the animal was.
Since then, "putting your head in the lion's mouth" means knowingly doing something dangerous.
2007-02-27 13:05:26 · answer #1 · answered by jackalanhyde 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Head in the lion's mouth" is dangerous, right? Well, then, it means you're in danger (or maybe discussing or doing something that could lead to trouble). "Live with your head in the lion's mouth" means about the same thing, but that describes your whole life, not just one particular moment.
2007-02-27 12:17:20 · answer #2 · answered by I am soooo splendiferous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could it be trusting the animal not to bite off your head
2016-02-17 04:27:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
danger.......living in danger
2007-02-27 12:12:46 · answer #4 · answered by flowerpet56 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋