Funny Animal Idioms You Should Know

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.

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The elephant in the room
A big problem everyone is ignoring.

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Black sheep of the family
The odd or disliked member of the family.

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Crocodile tears
Pretending to cry...

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Birds of a feather flock together
Similar people stick together.

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Let the cat out of the bag
Reveal a secret by mistake.

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It's raining cats and dogs
It's raining very heavily.

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A big fish in a small pond
A person who is important or powerful, but only within a small group or limited area.

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Hold your horses
Wait a little, be patient.

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Kill two birds with one stone
Solve two problems with one action.

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Monkey business
Silly or mischievous behaviour.

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