This common saying is used to describe someone with power and position who rides roughshod over the people, or someone who is too tyrannical to allow any comment or criticism of his actions.

• 摸老虎的屁股去激怒他，是不会有好下场的。这个歇后语常用来比喻某些人依仗权势，作威作福；或者某人很厉害，别人一点也触犯不得。