摸老虎屁股mō lǎo hǔ pì gutouch the backsides of a tiger—defy the mighty
❍ 陈兴元咬牙切齿，说：“它骄横？我们偏要摸摸老虎屁股！”(杜鹏程《保卫延安》411)“Proud?” cried Chen,bitterly. “We’re going to grab that tiger by the tail!” 摸老虎屁股touch the buttock (or backside) of a tiger; beard the lion in his den |