have a bear by the tail

have a bear by the tail

To be involved with someone or something that is powerful and could become troublesome or threatening. Now that I work closely with the CEO, I feel like I have a bear by the tail.
See also: bear, by, have, tail
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • catch a tiger by the tail
  • 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)