youdao

It was like riding a tiger, not knowing how to get off without being eaten.

这就像骑上了老虎，却不知道如何下来而不被吃了。

youdao

Celebrate, yes, and keep on riding the tiger.

庆祝，很好，并继续骑著你的老虎。

youdao

We're riding a tiger here.

FORBES: Beefing up the rump

The U.S. is riding the Egyptian tiger one seat behind Hosni Mubarak or whoever would take his place.

FORBES: Washington Rides an Egyptian Tiger

In recent years Mr Putin has eased up on the choreographed macho antics meant to bolster his image in Russia, such as riding horseback barechested and shooting a tiger with a tranquiliser gun.

BBC: Russia country profile