when you mess with the bull, you get the horns

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Proverb

when you mess with the bull, you get the horns

1. (informal) If you provoke someone dangerous, you can expect an aggressive reaction.

Synonyms

• if you mess with the bull, you get the horns
• mess with the bull, get the horns

See also

• poke the bear