have a tiger by the tail
牵强附会并不请去做一项难以控制的任务或处理棘手的情况
口语·表达棘手
英文释义
to be in a situation or have a problem that is challenging or difficult to control
例句
He took on the project, but now he has a tiger by the tail and can't let go.
典故来源
源自抓住老虎尾巴的比喻，形容陷入难以控制的危险局面。