| 释义 |
twist the lion's tail twist the lion's tailTo provoke a person or an entity (especially a country) who could prove to be a powerful enemy. Originally used in reference to the United Kingdom, the royal coat of arms of which features a lion. The president's advisors warned against twisting the lion's tail, but he mocked and threatened the turbulent nation in his speech nonetheless.See also: tail, twisttwist the lion's tail provoke the resentment of the British. USSee also: tail, twist |