| 单词 | to lead with one's chin |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto lead with one's chin h. to lead with one's chin (Boxing slang), to ‘stick one's neck out’, to leave oneself unprotected; figurative, to behave or speak incautiously. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > danger > face danger [verb (intransitive)] > risk oneself > run or take risks dicec1440 to put one's finger in the fire1546 hazardc1550 venture1560 to jeopard a joint1563 to venture a joint1570 to run (also take) a (also the) risk (also risks)1621 danger1672 risk1767 gamble1802 to ride a tiger1902 to stick (also put) one's neck out1926 to lead with one's chin1949 to tickle the dragon('s tail)1964 society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > fighting sports > boxing > box [verb (intransitive)] > give in to sky the wipe (or towel)1907 to roll with the punches1910 to pull one's punches1931 to lead with one's chin1949 1949 E. S. Gardner in Argosy Apr. 110/3 Let him lead with his chin. We'll work undercover. 1954 F. C. Avis Boxing Ref. Dict. Lead with chin, to have a very bad stance or guard. 1968 Listener 18 Jan. 78/2 I thought it was a good idea to say that I was prejudiced to begin with, to lead with my chin. 1973 A. MacVicar Painted Doll Affair i. 19 Don't go leading with your chin, Bruce. < as lemmas |
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