Something too difficult to manage or cope with
, as in You know nothing about the commodities market; you'll end up catching a tiger by the tail. This colorful metaphor conjures up the image of grabbing a powerful but fierce animal by the tail, only to have it turn on one. [ Second half of 1900s]
What is another word for a tiger by the tail?
synonyms for tiger by the tail
craze
.
craziness
.
enthusiasm
.
fascination
.
frenzy
.
What does it mean if you have a tiger by the tail?
To have a tiger by the tail means to be in a situation that is dangerous to proceed with and dangerous to escape from. … The expression have a tiger by the tail is derived from a Chinese proverb: “
He who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount
.” This aphorism was translated into English in the 1870s.
What does have the world by the tail mean?
Filters. (idiomatic)
To possess great influence and opportunity
. 2.
How do you 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: blame for.
When you ride the tiger you can't dismount?
proverb One engaging in a risky or dangerous endeavor may find it easier to continue with it rather than facing the consequences of attempting to quit or abandon it.
Why are tigers interesting animals?
Tigers can mate with other big cats
They are the largest cat species and can grow bigger than Liger which is a mix breed of male Lion and female Tiger. The height of a Liger is about 4.5 feet while on all four legs and about 6 feet tall when standing.
How many wild tigers are left in the world?
An estimated
3,900 tigers
remain in the wild, but much more work is needed to protect this species if we are to secure its future in the wild.
What sentence has the world by its tail?
To be very successful, contented, and happy in life
. Samantha landed her dream job after finishing at the top of her class in college. She has the world by the tail!
What does sitting pretty mean?
If you say that someone is sitting pretty, you mean
that they are in a good, safe, or comfortable position
. [informal] Compared with some, we are sitting pretty.
Who lives in an ivory tower?
To lead an impractical existence removed from the pressures and troubles of everyday life: “Like most college professors,
Clark lives
in an ivory tower.”
Who played Buck Owens guitar?
Tom Brumley, a legendary steel guitarist who contributed to the “Bakersfield sound” of Buck Owens and the Buckaroos in the 1960s before spending 10 years performing with Rick Nelson, has died.
