What does the idiom taken lions mean?

The idiom "taken lions" is not a common or established idiom in English. It's possible you've misheard or misinterpreted a similar phrase.

Could you please clarify what you meant? Perhaps you were thinking of one of these:

* "Taken aback": This means to be surprised or shocked.

* "Taken for a ride": This means to be tricked or deceived.

* "Taken with": This means to be attracted to or charmed by something or someone.

Let me know the context or the phrase you heard, and I can help you understand the meaning.