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There is some speculation of the origin of the phrase "pin your ears back". Some people think it originates from how animals pin their ears back when they are in attack mode.
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What does a horse do when it is angry?
Mostly, pin its ears back. It might swing its but over and attempt to kick at the thing bothering it.
If a horses ears are slanted back it indicates?
if a horse's ears are back slightly, it means he is irratated or restless if his ears are back completely, he is fearful,angry, aggressive, scared ect. hope this helps!!
What does it mean when a horse has its ears back?
When a horse's ears are pinned back (Flat against the back of it's head.) it is telling you "Back off buddy!" It means the horse is not in a good mood. (It is not happy.) This could be followed by a kick or a bite, so watch out and back up!
Horse ears slanted back?
If your horse's ears are slanted back it means s/he is angry or agitated depending on the situation that s/he is in.
What are the spots on the back of the ears of the tiger for?
The white spot on the back of a tiger's ears , helps tigers identify one another in the jungle.
Where does the idiom pin your ears back come from?
From the sport of wrestling.
Why does a German Shepard pin her ears back when she is getting petted?
A dog with their ears back usually suggests a negative, timid or fearful reaction. A dog will also pin their ears back if they are surronded by noise, since a dogs sense of hearing is far greater than our own.
What does the old world saying Slap your ears back mean?
I have never heard the saying, "Slap your ears back." However, I have heard of 2 others that are similar. "Pin once's ears back" means get ready to move or act quickly and decisively. "Box your ears" is a threat to hit someone in the face or head.
What does a horse do when it is angry?
Mostly, pin its ears back. It might swing its but over and attempt to kick at the thing bothering it.
Does Ryan westley has big ears?
Yes it is very clear that Ryan Westley has ears that are bigger the the average size of gentleman his age. Unfortunately for Ryan this will only get worse, as your ears never stop growing. Perhaps Ryan should look into an minor operation to pin back those elephant ears.
What is the origin of the idiom These walls have ears?
Palestinian and Persian
Where did the word pin originate from?
The word pin has the first know usage dating back to the 12th century. The origin is Middle English from the Old English "pinn" possibly from the Latin word "pinna" meaning quill or feather.
What did white body of novojo origin carry?
two ears of corn
How can you read your horses face?
ears forward-happy ears to side-content ears flat back-aggressive, in pain ears slightly back-listening behind them
When a horse flattens it ears it is in a good mood worried angry or starving?
when a horse puts his ears back he is angry or in pain. It depends what he puts his ears back at. I hope this is of some help to you. what to you do that he puts his ears back at...?if you wright back im sure i can help you..=]
What does brooch?
A brooch is an item of jewelry with a pin on the back to pin to your clothing.
If a horses ears are slanted back it indicates?
if a horse's ears are back slightly, it means he is irratated or restless if his ears are back completely, he is fearful,angry, aggressive, scared ect. hope this helps!!
