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He who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount. He who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount.One engaging in a risky or dangerous endeavor may find it easier to continue with it rather than facing the consequences of attempting to quit or abandon it. It has now become obvious that our country has been riding a tiger with our military intervention in this region—he who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount.See also: afraid, he, ride, tiger, whoHe who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount.Prov. Sometimes it is more dangerous to stop doing a dangerous thing than it is to continue doing it. Jill: You shouldn't take out another loan. You're already too far in debt. Jane: If I don't take out a loan, I can't make the payments on the loans I already have. You know how it is—she who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount.See also: afraid, dismount, he, ride, tiger, who |