Animal Idioms
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Meaning: wasting resource working on something that does not exist
Example: They tampered with my research. Thank God I found it out. I'm sure they were hoping to send me on a wild goose chase as I continue my research. Read more ➺
you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink
Meaning: we can offer good things to people but we can't force them to accept that
Example: I have tried my level best to educate him well, but he is still having a non-serious behavior, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. Read more ➺
Meaning: the biggest part of something
Example: Karen always keeps a lion's share – I won't work with her anymore. Read more ➺
Meaning: very fast and crazily
Example: When Sara told Sam that there is a ghost living next to their room, he changed the room like a bat out of hell. Read more ➺
Meaning: a place which is uncomfortable
Example: Two of the new students were thrown into the lion's den as their ragging was taking place. Read more ➺
Meaning: unconscious to something
Example: Maria is so in love, she is as blind as a bat when it comes to Mark’s rude behavior. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have sufficient money to prevent starvation or hunger
Example: Both the man and his wife must work long hours just to keep the wolf from the door. Read more ➺
Meaning: irritate somebody
Example: She got my goat the moment she said my mother was no good at parenting. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be extremely hungry
Example: Could we please go out and get some dinner? I am so hungry that I could eat a horse. Read more ➺
you can’t teach an old dog new tricks
Meaning: you cannot make others change their habits
Example: I tried to make my grandmother learn how to use a smartphone but it was just like you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Read more ➺
