Meaning of 'Mess with a bull, you get the horns'
What does the saying 'Mess with a bull, you get the horns' mean?
Idiom: Mess with a bull, you get the horns
Meaning:
If you do something stupid or dangerous, you can get hurt.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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