put (one's) head in the wolf's mouth

put (one's) head in the wolf's mouth

To subject oneself to danger or trouble. I really put my head in the wolf's mouth by sneaking out of the house late at night. I think you're putting your head in the wolf's mouth by driving in such torrential rain.
See also: head, mouth, put
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • put (oneself) on the line
  • put yourself on the line
  • put neck on the line
  • put your neck on the line
  • put (one's) neck on the line
  • put (oneself) at (one's) ease
  • stick (one's) neck out
  • stick neck out
  • stick one's neck out
  • stick your neck out