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lion's den
noun
: a place or situation in which someone must deal with an angry person or group of people
Full Definition of LION'S DEN
: a place or state of extreme disadvantage, antagonism, or hostility <a young reporter thrown into the lion's den>
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First Known Use of LION'S DEN
1680
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