Roman arena
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
It so happened that the same lion was let out against him, and recognizing his benefactor, showed towards him every demonstration of love and gratitude.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “Roman arena” mean?
It so happened that the same lion was let out against him, and recognizing his benefactor, showed towards him every demonstration of love and gratitude.
Is “Roman arena” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.