catch a tiger by the tail

To be involved with someone or something that is powerful and could become troublesome or threatening. Now that I have to work closely with the CEO on this project, I feel like I've caught a tiger by the tail.

See also: by, catch, tail, tiger

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

See also:

blame for
blame for (something)
blamed
conspire with (someone) against (something or someone)
the blame for (something)
chain of command
pilfer
pilfer from
pilfer from (someone or something)
pilfered

词组	catch a tiger by the tail
释义	catch a tiger by the tail catch a tiger by the tail To be involved with someone or something that is powerful and could become troublesome or threatening. Now that I have to work closely with the CEO on this project, I feel like I've caught a tiger by the tail. See also: by, catch, tail, tiger Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: blame for blame for (something) blamed conspire with (someone) against (something or someone) the blame for (something) chain of command pilfer pilfer from pilfer from (someone or something) pilfered
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