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!