a bull in a china shop
Someone very clumsy or careless in a delicate situation.
Animal idioms · Thành ngữ về động vật 31
Idioms starring cats, dogs, horses, birds and the whole farmyard.
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a different kettle of fish
Something else entirely; a completely different matter.
a horse of a different color
A completely separate matter; something quite different from what was being discussed.
a little birdie told me
A playful way to say a secret source told me something.
a snail's pace
An extremely slow speed.
bee in her bonnet
To be agitated or obsessed about something.
birdbrain
A silly or scatter-brained person.
cat got your tongue
A teasing question asked of someone who is unusually silent: why aren't you talking?
cry crocodile tears
To make an insincere show of sadness; to pretend to be upset.
doggy bag
A bag for taking home leftover food from a restaurant.
fish out of water
Refers to a person who is in unfamiliar, and often uncomfortable surroundings.
get off your high horse
To stop acting as if you are better than other people.
goose is cooked
All chance of success is gone; now you're in trouble.
hot dog
To perform a dangerous or difficult act or stunt as a display of skill or daring, especially in surfing and other sports.
let the cat out of the bag
To reveal a secret, usually carelessly or by mistake.
make a mountain out of a molehill
Foolishly or pointlessly exaggerate the importance of something trivial.
pig out
To eat voraciously or ravenously; to gorge oneself.
put a bug in his ear
To give someone a hint or suggestion, hoping they will act on it.
raining cats and dogs
Raining very hard or strongly.
stir up a hornet's nest
To provoke a situation that causes a great deal of trouble or anger.
you can't teach an old dog new tricks
It is impossible to change people's habits, traits, or mindset.
busy as a bee
Very actively and industriously engaged
curiosity killed the cat
Excessive curiosity can lead to trouble or danger
for the birds
Completely useless or unimportant
hold your horses
Wait. Slow down.
hold your horses
Don't be in such a hurry; keep your temper.
night owl
A person who is most active at night
teacher's pet
a student favored by their teacher
the world is someone's oyster
All opportunities are open to someone; the world is theirs.
when pigs fly
something is extremely unlikely to happen
wolf in sheep's clothing
Someone who appears harmless but has evil intentions