Take one’s life in one’s hands


Synonyms for take one’s life in one’s hands
verb go through an ordeal

come to grips with
be a target
be a whipping boy

court disaster
face criticism
go through fire and water

meet head-on
take potshots
take the bull by the horns

face one’s punishment
go in harm’s way
march up to the cannon’s mouth

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