catch a tiger by the tail
Something too difficult to manage or cope with.
This colorful metaphor conjures up the image of grabbing a powerful but fierce animal by the tail, only to have it turn on one.
This colorful metaphor conjures up the image of grabbing a powerful but fierce animal by the tail, only to have it turn on one.
You know nothing about the commodities market; you'll end up catch a tiger by the tail.