(Literary) to put one's hand into a wasp's nest

let sleeping dogs lie.

stir up a hornet's nest

a blind man cannot judge colour, what should a cow do with a nutmeg

to have complete authority over someone

hornets. crowds

someone priding on a frivolous affair or thing

give away a woman in marriage

touch with hands, handle, support, help, assist, copulate, gain, advantage, use, strike, beat

out of hand, immediately, at once

engage a person in conversation