poke the bear

Translations
дразнить медведя
You're playing a dangerous game if you keep poking the bear by criticizing the boss.
Ты играешь в опасную игру, если продолжаешь дразнить медведя, критикуя босса.
Definitions
To deliberately provoke or irritate someone who is known to be easily angered or dangerous, often risking a strong negative reaction.