Language can be fun when animals join in!
These quirky idioms make English more colourful and interesting.
Let's explore some popular animal-inspired sayings and what they really mean.
The elephant in the room
A big problem everyone is ignoring.
Black sheep of the family
The odd or disliked member of the family.
Crocodile tears
Pretending to cry...
Birds of a feather flock together
Similar people stick together.
Let the cat out of the bag
Reveal a secret by mistake.
It's raining cats and dogs
It's raining very heavily.
A big fish in a small pond
A person who is important or powerful, but only within a small group or limited area.
Hold your horses
Wait a little, be patient.
Kill two birds with one stone
Solve two problems with one action.
Monkey business
Silly or mischievous behaviour.