Expressions using an animal name

Humans have been sharing their planet with animals for millennia. Small wonder that animal names have crept into a great many of our idiomatic expressions!

In the quiz below, choose the right animal name to complete the expression.

Jonathan usually teaches children in Grade 4, so he felt like a out of water when he was asked to take over a kindergarten class.
I've barely eaten all day. I'm as hungry as a .
With all her activities, Manuela is as busy as a .
Some of the things my boss said really got my .
Don't bring up the past. Let sleeping lie.
Carla was impressed with the change last night in her boyfriend's behaviour, but one doesn't make a summer.
The promotions team received the share of the funding.
I never found the office; the person who gave me directions sent me on a wild chase.
The young mother watched her children like .
Jaxson is such a gentle little boy. He wouldn't hurt .

Date modified: 2020-08-25

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Expressions using an animal name

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