fly into the face of danger

fly into the face of danger
fly into the face of danger
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.

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


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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