Animals
Meaning: something that is pointless
Example: The chancellor has a plan to increase taxes, thinking that this would improve the economy. It would bring owls to Athens. Read on
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 on
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 on
Meaning: the biggest part of something
Example: Karen always keeps a lion's share – I won't work with her anymore. Read on
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 on
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 on
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 on
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 on
Meaning: irritate somebody
Example: She got my goat the moment she said my mother was no good at parenting. Read on
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 on
