Animal Idioms

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bull in a china shop

Meaning: extremely awkward, clumsy person

Example: The president has been attacking foreign ministers and even the people in his own party like a bull in a china shop. This has not only led to a lot of criticism but people have started alienating from him. Read more ➺


black sheep

Meaning: a disgrace

Example: I have always been the black sheep of my family. Everyone else has responsible jobs while I have chosen to be an artist. Read more ➺


raining cats and dogs

Meaning: too much heavy rain

Example: It's raining cats and dogs I am worried about how my kids will reach home. Read more ➺


bark up the wrong tree

Meaning: Waste effort by pursuing the wrong goal or path.

Example: The team was barking up the wrong tree by investing in a product nobody wanted. Read more ➺


crocodile tears

Meaning: fake cry

Example: She deceived him when he lost everything in his life, now again when he is rich man, she approached him to get together and shedding crocodile tears. Read more ➺


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