FLY INTO THE FACE OF DANGER

fly into the face of danger: translation

Fig. to take great risks; to threaten or challenge danger, as if danger were a person. (This may refer to flying, as in an airplane, but not necessarily.) •

John plans to go bungee jumping this weekend. He really likes flying into the face of danger.

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Willard was not exactly the type to fly into the face of danger, but tonight was an exception, and he ordered extra-hot enchiladas.