Proverbial and allusive phrases. the lion's mouth: taken as a type of a place of great peril. (Cf. Psalm xxii. 21, 2 Timothy iv. 17.) Similarly, in…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > danger > [noun] > instance or cause of > dangerous place (10) the lion's moutha1225 Proverbial and allusive phrases. the lion's mouth: taken as a type of a place of great peril. (Cf. Psalm xxii. 21, 2 Timothy iv. 17.) Similarly, in… unsanctuary?1617 (un-, prefix1 affix 6.) Indian country1625 a land or territory controlled or inhabited by American Indians; (also in extended use) a place with hostile inhabitants, a dangerous area; in later… in the lion's paws1629 Proverbial and allusive phrases. the lion's mouth: taken as a type of a place of great peril. (Cf. Psalm xxii. 21, 2 Timothy iv. 17.) Similarly, in… witch's cauldron1816 figurative. A place, situation, etc., in which various unstable or unpleasant elements combine to produce an unpredictable, undesirable, or powerful… hot spot1837 A dangerous place, esp. one in which armed conflict is taking place; a difficult or dangerous situation or position (cf. hot, adj. 9b). no man's land1926 A dangerous or forbidden place; a no-go area. red zone1942 A region or area which is dangerous, at high risk of damage or destruction, or into which entry is forbidden; (in weakened use) an area in which a… trouble spot1956 a place where difficulties frequently occur; a scene of (impending) conflict. Subcategories:— in case of fire (1) |
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