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Lion’s den?

So people used to enter the tiger’s den to take their cubs away.

Well, for one thing, if the ancients actually did that, I’m sure it meant little harm. Tigers presumably weren’t at all endangered as they are now worldwide, and so therefore I think the ancients were pretty much free to do anything they liked without doing any harm to the environment.

At any rate, the idea of people entering tiger’s den is not to be read literally, but rather metaphorically. People who say that only means to say it takes great courage and extra risk in order for anyone to achieve anything out of the ordinary.

It is the same with walking into the lion’s den, wherein you’re very likely to be bitten and clawed to death, if not eaten wholesome, head to toe.

Anyways, the idea is, aim high and be not afraid to walk into the lion’s den, i.e. take a chance – at your own risk or peril.

Yes, even peril.

So therefore, take calculated risks only, so that you won’t have anything to complain about later.

And, remember this, don’t rush.

Why not?

What’s the hurry?

Alright, here are media examples of lion’s den, or tiger’s den:

1. In his first public statement since leftist rebels seized the Japanese ambassador’s house on Tuesday, Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori late Saturday said he won’t use force if the rebels disarm and release all of some 340 hostages held at gunpoint.