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Why do people say 'When pigs fly' instead of another animal like cows or dogs?
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∙ 14y ago
Apparently 'when pigs fly' is an English figure of speech -- hyperbole -- and in some other languages, indeed other animals are used instead.
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Why do people say 1 head of cattle instead of 1 cow?
Because chances are that 1 head is not a cow but another type of bovine, like a steer, heifer or bull. Cows are mature female bovines that have had a calf.
What is a flock of cattle?
A group of cows is called a herd, not a flock. Flocks are a group of birds or sheep. This is just a group of cows.
What is the most eaten animal in the US?
Pigs and Cows
What is a Mooomoo?
Cows that say "moo" two times in a row.
What kind of animal is occidental leather made from?
Cows are the primary sources of leather, but they can also be made out of snake and any other animal that has the skin the same texture and durability as cows do.
Which animal cows?
The animal that cows is a cow
Are cows the most lovable animal in the world?
No. Dogs are probably the most lovable animal in the world, not cows.
Why do people say moo cows instead of just cows?
"Moo cows" is for kids or children. But it could be also those that are just acting silly when they're joking around with using cow-related puns.
Are cows the best animal in the world?
Cows are a great animal with endless amounts of Milk, but hound dogs can hunt anything in the fall. Cows are great animals but the best animal in the world in my opinion is a cat! <3 <3
Which animal have three stomac?
Cows
What animal is special to hindus?
cows?
What animal did the Nubians raise?
Cows
What is Alicia's favorite animal?
Cows
What animal is a pure vegetarian?
Cows?
How long has the sea cow been around?
Cows in some form or another have been domesticated for the last 8,000 to 10,000 years. These early cows are known as aurochs and are an ox-like animal.
Why do people say 1 head of cattle instead of 1 cow?
Because chances are that 1 head is not a cow but another type of bovine, like a steer, heifer or bull. Cows are mature female bovines that have had a calf.
Do cows have sharp front teeth?
Yes. Though they are not pointed (they are flat instead), they still have a sharp edge that will hurt if the animal decides to clamp down on you if they so choose.
