Bull Idioms
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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: Something that provokes anger or an uncontrollable reaction in a person.
Example: Mentioning politics around Sarah is a red rag to a bull – she immediately gets angry. Read more ➺
Meaning: the center of a target.
Example: It can't hurt to go right for the bull's eye - there's nothing wrong with getting things right the first time. Read more ➺
Meaning: complicated, ridiculous, or unbelievable story
Example: She started to tell some cock and bull story to the police officers about how she found a huge bag containing 5 pounds of gold. Read more ➺
Meaning: decisively deal with a difficult or dangerous situation
Example: Jone decided to take the bull by the horns and organise things for himself. Read more ➺
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 ➺
