Animal Idioms
A top-class list of common animal idioms and phrases, with their definitions and example sentences, helps to understand common animal idiomatic expressions.
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Meaning: Something or someone that appears dangerous or powerful but is actually weak and ineffective.
Example: The dictator's military seemed formidable, but in battle it was only a paper tiger. Read more ➺
Meaning: To get into conflict or argument, especially when strongly opposing views are involved.
Example: The two lawyers locked horns in court over the interpretation of the contract. Read more ➺
Meaning: An equal chance or opportunity to succeed or participate.
Example: Everyone on the team deserves a fair crack of the whip when applying for leadership roles. Read more ➺
Meaning: To do something completely without holding back.
Example: She decided to go the whole hog and renovated the entire house instead of just the kitchen. Read more ➺
Meaning: To work extremely hard, often for long hours and without complaining.
Example: Mike had to work like a dog to finish the project before the deadline, staying late every night. Read more ➺
Meaning: A heated argument, quarrel, or conflict where emotions run high.
Example: The boardroom was tense, and feathers fly when the team debates budget cuts. Read more ➺
Meaning: Expressing that a situation; problem; or responsibility is not one's own to deal with.
Example: The neighbors are having a loud party; but I'm just going to stay inside. It's not my circus; not my monkeys. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to an animal used to carry loads or perform heavy labor, such as a donkey, mule, or ox.
Example: The donkey served as a beast of burden, hauling sacks of grain up the steep hill. Read more ➺
Meaning: Describes an ongoing problem or burden that causes stress or worry.
Example: Debt had become a real monkey on his back, keeping him up at night. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person unfairly blamed for mistakes or problems caused by others.
Example: After the project failed, the manager made Tom the scapegoat to save his own reputation. Read more ➺
