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It is a reference to a biblical character by the name of Daniel (Book of Daniel) who found himself thrown into a lion's den as punishment for disobeying the reigning king, Nebuchadnezzar. Thus the phrase when a person finds him/herself in dire straits or in a very difficult position, they are said to be "in the lion's den"
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∙ 10y agoIt's not an idiom because it means exactly what it seems to mean. To "beard" means to tug or cut off the hair on the chin. The phrase has come to mean confronting a person on their own ground, where they are strongest, as if you were tugging a lion's beard while the lion was in its own den.
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What is the meaning of the idiom 'to throw someone to the lions'?
It's not an idiom exactly. Romans used to throw Christians into an arena with lions as a form of execution. The phrase has come to mean any situation where someone is put into a situation where there's no way for them to succeed, or into a situation that's far over their head.
What is the idiom meaning of to be?
"To be" is not an idiom - it's a verb.
What is another word for a lions den?
Lair
What is the meaning of the idiom 'pest'?
Pest is not an idiom. It's a word.
What is the meaning of the idiom apple shiner idiom?
The idiom "apple shiner" means the teacher's pet.
What is the duration of Den of Lions?
The duration of Den of Lions is 1.67 hours.
When was Den of Lions created?
Den of Lions was created on 2003-05-13.
What is the religious meaning of Daniel in the lions den?
Daniel in the lion's den .Faith in his God and faith in His power to prtect him from the lions and for the Romans to SEE the power of YahwehGod.It ALL comes down to faith in the end.
What is a den of lions?
The term is a Pride. A lion's den is where lions sleep if they live in an area where there are natural caves.
Who lives in a den for a home?
Lions and tigers do live in a den.
How many lions in Daniels lions den?
According to the Bible story, there were reportedly a total of twenty lions in Daniel's den when he was thrown in by King Darius.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'to throw someone to the lions'?
It's not an idiom exactly. Romans used to throw Christians into an arena with lions as a form of execution. The phrase has come to mean any situation where someone is put into a situation where there's no way for them to succeed, or into a situation that's far over their head.
What Bible story is in veggietales the movie?
there have been several movies the first one was about Daniel and the lions den.
What is the idiom meaning of to be?
"To be" is not an idiom - it's a verb.
Where do lions live outside zoos?
in den.
What rhymes with layer and is a lions den?
lair..
Where did Daniel meet an angel?
In the lions den.
