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To beard the lion in his den

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Boldness Implied

Using the phrase suggests courage in facing a difficult or intimidating situation.

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Despite the risk, she decided to beard the lion in its den by demanding fair treatment.
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Power Dynamics

The phrase often reflects a situation where there's a clear power imbalance between parties.

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The journalist bearded the lion in its den when interviewing the corrupt politician.
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Literal Misinterpretation

The 'lion' and 'den' are metaphorical for power, not real animals or places.

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He wasn't actually fighting animals; he bearded the lion in its den by challenging the board.
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