jaws of death; tiger's mouth (anatomy)
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
jaws of death; extremely dangerous situation
Metaphorical expression comparing danger to being in a tiger's mouth. Often used in set phrases describing escape from danger.
He escaped from the jaws of death by relying on his wit.
This child is truly like a lamb entering a tiger's mouth—it's too dangerous.
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The expedition team went deep into the primeval forest, where every step was like walking into a tiger's mouth.
noun
tiger's mouth (the fleshy area between the thumb and index finger); thenar space
Anatomical term referring to the webbed area between the thumb and forefinger. In traditional Chinese medicine, this area contains the Hegu acupoint (合谷穴).
He accidentally cut the web of his hand with a knife.
Pressing the tiger's mouth area can relieve headaches in traditional Chinese medicine.
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The baby's small hands were chubby, with little dimples at the base of the thumbs.