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2020.01.23 03:55

Animal Based Idioms
Ten animal based idioms or expressions. Add

them to your vocabulary, and use them if you get the chance. 

1. As quiet as a mouse = very quiet
Example: Don't wake them up, be as quiet as a mouse

2. As blind as a bat = completely blind, or joking about poor eyesight
Example: Without glasses, she's as blind as a bat

3. As stubborn as a mule = very stubborn
Example: I can't convince you to do anything, you're as stubborn as a mule.

4. As busy as a bee = very busy
Example: She never has any free time anymore, she's as busy as a bee with work.

5. As red as a lobster = very red
Example: Whenever he gets mad, he becomes as red as a lobster.

6. As ugly as a toad = very ugly
Example: That girl is as ugly as a toad.

7. As free as a bird = No worries or duties
Example: Travelling makes you feel as free as a bird

8. As silly as a goose = very silly
Example: You're being as silly as a goose.

9. As wise as an owl = Very smart, wise
Example: I always listen to my father, he's as wise as an owl.

10. As mad as a hornet = Very angry or mad
Example: I'm so angry, I'm as mad as a hornet!
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Comments

  • Helen 2020.01.23 04:00

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    We also use some of them in Chinese, such as the No. 3,4 and 7.
  • Candy 2020.01.23 04:47

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    useful
  • lemon 2020.01.23 08:48

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    Lobster/hornet /mule
  • Jessie 2020.01.28 03:12

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    👏👏👏Thank you!

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