To be in a leading position during a potentially difficult or dangerous situation.
have the tiger by the tail
To be in a difficult or dangerous situation in which one ideally shoul…
have a tiger by the tail
skate on thin ice
To be (or to place oneself) in a risky, potentially dangerous or delic…
between a rock and a hard place
In a difficult and inescapable position.
hold the cards
To be in a strong position, possessing significant advantages over som…
lap of luxury
A position or situation in which one is spoiled and indulged.