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What is the meaning of the idiom 'in the lion's den'? |
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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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