"when you mess with the bull, you get the horns" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

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  1. (informal) If you provoke someone dangerous, you can expect an aggressive reaction. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Anger Synonyms: if you mess with the bull, you get the horns, mess with the bull, get the horns Related terms: poke the bear
    Sense id: en-when_you_mess_with_the_bull,_you_get_the_horns-en-proverb-A3cmB9NM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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