| 单词 | to have or hold a wolf by the ears |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto have or hold a wolf by the ears c. to have or hold a wolf by the ears [= Greek τῶν ὠτῶν ἔχειν τὸν λύκον, Latin lupum auribus tenēre] : to be in a precarious situation or predicament (see quots.). ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > difficulty > present difficulties [verb (intransitive)] > be in difficulties or straits > be in a difficult or dangerous situation to have or hold a wolf by the ears1560 to hang by the eyelids1778 1560 J. Daus tr. J. Sleidane Commentaries f. ccccxxv The Bishop of Rome,..as the prouerbe is, helde the woulfe by both eares,..he coueted to gratifie the kyng, and also feared themperours displeasure. 1631 F. Quarles Hist. Samson xi. 63 I have a Wolfe by th' eares; I dare be bold, Neither with safety, to let goe, nor hold: What shall I doe? 1884 Times 29 Oct. 9/3 These expressions come from a man who has a wolf by the ears, whose task is well-nigh desperate. < as lemmas |
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