ALL meanings of twist the lion's tail
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T t - noun twist the lion's tail a large, usually tawny-yellow cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa and southern Asia, having a tufted tail and, in the male, a large mane. 1
- noun twist the lion's tail any of various related large wildcats, as the cougar. 1
- noun twist the lion's tail a man of great strength, courage, etc. 1
- noun twist the lion's tail a person of great importance, influence, charm, etc., who is much admired as a celebrity: a literary lion. 1
- noun twist the lion's tail the lion as the national emblem of Great Britain. 1
- noun twist the lion's tail (initial capital letter) Astronomy, Astrology. the constellation or sign of Leo. 1
- noun twist the lion's tail (initial capital letter) a member of any one of the internationally affiliated service clubs (International Association of Lions Clubs) founded in 1917 and dedicated to promoting responsible citizenship, sound government, and community, national, and international welfare. 1
- noun twist the lion's tail Numismatics. a silver, Anglo-Gallic denier, issued during the reign of Henry III, bearing the figure of a lion. a gold coin of Scotland, issued c1400–1589, bearing the figure of a lion. any of various other coins bearing the figure of a lion. hardhead2 . 1
- noun twist the lion's tail British. an object of interest or note. 1
- idioms twist the lion's tail beard the lion in its den, to confront or attack someone, especially a powerful or feared person, in that person's own familiar surroundings. 1
- idioms twist the lion's tail twist the lion's tail, to tax the patience of or provoke a person, group, nation, or government, especially that of Great Britain. 1