What are examples of idioms which are related to animals?

Answer 1

Here are multiple idioms (w/its meanings) that are related to animals-

1. He is a paper tiger. He seems strong, but he is actually weak.

2. It's an 800-pound gorilla. It's an uncontrollable problem.

3. The buck stops here. I take full responsibility.

4. It's a bear. It's a difficult task.

5. I'm on the horns of a dilemma. I have to make a tough choice.

6. Separate the sheep from the goats. Divide the good from the bad.

7. He's like a bull in a china shop. He's very clumsy.

8. You're locking the barn door after the horse has been stolen. You're taking precautions after it's too late.

9. Charley horse. a leg cramp.

10. Don't cast your pearls before swine. Don't waste something good on people who can't appreciate it.

11. Pack rat. Person who saves too much stuff.

12. Chicken scratch. Bad handwriting.

13. You're letting the fox guard the henhouse. You're putting the wrong person in charge.

14. You can't unscramble eggs. What's done is done.

15. I'm living in a goldfish bowl. I have no privacy.

16. Catty remark. Mean comment.

17. The fur is going to fly. There will be a big fight.

18. A man's best friend is his dog. Dogs are loyal.

19. Keep him on a short leash. Don't give him too much freedom.

20. He's a hard dog to keep under the porch. He is confident and bold.

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