Animal Idioms
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Meaning: a mild infatuation, or a crush
Example: Most teenagers are quick to fall in love and expect it to last a lifetime, but of course it is puppy love and they soon fall out of it. Read more ➺
if wishes were horses, beggars would ride
Meaning: To wish for things does not yield to anything.
Example: She told me she wanted to become Miss Universe and I said, "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride". How else was I to react to such an absurd thing? Read more ➺
Meaning: Suddenly becoming silent, often because of embarrassment, nervousness, or unwillingness to speak.
Example: When the teacher asked about the missing assignment, clam up Read more ➺
Meaning: It refers to something turning upside down.
Example: The canoe hit a rock and turn turtle in seconds. Read more ➺
Meaning: It refers to animals that are of use to human beings, mostly used to address dogs.
Example: When his dog died he cried for many days in the memory of his only best friend. Read more ➺
Meaning: to wait
Example: Hold your horses! We have not won yet, so don't start celebrating. Read more ➺
Meaning: waste energy on something that has no chance of succeeding.
Example: He keeps trying to get his manuscripts published, but I think he is flogging a dead horse. Read more ➺
Meaning: Suspect something is wrong or dishonest.
Example: I smell a rat—he’s being too nice all of a sudden. Read more ➺
Meaning: its best to leave a situation as it is if disturbing it might cause trouble
Example: As Eliza was in good spirits that morning, Andy decided not to bring up the argument they had last night. It was best to let sleeping dogs lie. Read more ➺
Meaning: a person who deceives you after receiving help from you
Example: I got my friend a good position in my company and all he did is convinced my manager to get him the designation I had in the project. He was no more than a viper in my bosom. Read more ➺
