Twist the lion's tail In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "twist the lion's tail", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-11-25 08:11

Meaning of Twist the lion's tail

Twist the lion's tail verb phrase

To provoke a person, group, nation, ect.

He didn't mean to twist the lion's tail when he mentioned their weakness.

He deliberately twisted the lion's tail when he called the opposing team a loser.

Other phrases about:

like waving a red flag in front of a bull

To provoke the anger of someone 

shine (one) on

1.To deceive someone or not tell someone the truth so as to avoid responsibility for something

2. To insult or provoke someone

Grammar and Usage of Twist the lion's tail

Verb Forms

  • twisted the lion's tail
  • twisting the lion's tail
  • twists the lion's tail
  • to twist the lion's tail

The verb “twist" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

Origin of Twist the lion's tail

The American slang dates from 1985. Originally it was used to refer to the United Kingdom, its royal coat of arms features a lion.

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