Can you name the animal that is a part of the term, expression, or saying?

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  • Animals are such an important part of our culture that we use their names in hundreds of terms and expressions. These are a sampling. As always, there may be regional differences in expressions.
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ExpressionAnimalWhat It Means
___ of a feather flock together.Similar people tend to associate together.
Take the ___ by the horns.To face a task or difficulty head on.
moving at a ___'s paceMoving really slowly
let the ___ out of the bagReveal a secret.
Don't count your ____ before they are hatched.Don't assume you have something until you actually have it.
cash ___Someone with a lot of cash who supports someone else
If it looks like a __ and walks like a ___, it must be a ___.
(1 word)
Assume the obvious.
Every ___ has his day.Everyone will have his time to be important.
You can catch more ___ with honey than with vinegar.It's easier to get what you want by being nice.
out___To trick; deceive
black ___ of the familyMost troublesome member of the family
You can lead a ___ to water but you can't make him drink.You can offer or suggest something, but you can't make someone take it or do it.
like a ___ in a china shopClumsy or out of place
A __ in the hand is worth two in the bush.It is better to have something that is certain than to take a risk to get more.
scape___One who gets blame for others' mistakes
___ in the grassA deceitful or treacherous person
what's good for the ___ is good for the ___ (2 words)What's good for one person is good for another
Let sleeping ___ lie.Don't bring up an issue that will cause an argument.
to go ___ wildWildly excited as to be out of control
It's raining ___ and ___. (2 words)Raining very hard.
a ___ of a different colorSomething different or unusual
ExpressionAnimalWhat It Means
Has the ___ got your tongue?Unwilling or afraid to speak
March comes in like a ___ and goes out like a ___. (2 words)Weatherwise, begins roughly and ends mildly.
like a ___ in ____'s clothing (2 words)Someone who seems to be a good person but is really a bad person.
___ eat ___ world
(1 word)
Vicious world; everyone's out to get each other
___ businessMischievous or deceitful behavior
when the ___'s away, the ___ will play.
(2 words)
Without supervision, people misbehave.
You can't make a silk purse out of a ___'s ear.If something isn't very good to start with, you can't do much to improve it.
easy as shooting ___ in a barrelA very easy task
stool ___An informer
Kill two ___ with one stone.Accomplish two things at the same time.
playing ___To pretend or deceive
Don't look a gift ___ in the mouth.Accept a gift graciously, even if it is not something you like.
A ____ can't change his spots.A person cannot change who they are.
____ loveA juvenile crush on someone
___ raceContinual hectic routine of being in the workforce; or a pointless pursuit
card ___A card player who hustles people.
cry ___Raise a false alarm.
when ___ flyIt's never going to happen.
stop cold ____Stop suddenly and completely, especially drugs or tobacco
red ___False trail; draws attention away from the main issue
as mad as a March ___Crazy; eccentric
ExpressionAnimalWhat It Means
I've got bigger ___ to fry.Having more important things to worry about.
___ in your throatHaving a scratchy voice
Curiosity killed the ___.Curiosity can get you into trouble.
I'll be a ___'s uncle!To be astonished
kneehigh to a ___Very small; when someone was very small
a memory like an ___Never forgetting anything
as the ___ fliesDirectionally, in a straight line by the shortest route
in the __ houseIn trouble
___ tearsFake or insincere tears
the straw that broke the ____'s backThe thing that pushed someone over the edge
Got it straight from the ___'s mouthFrom the highest or best authority
Put all your ___ in a row.Get organized and ready.
Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed ___ bite.Bedtime wishes for a good rest & that nothing disturbs your sleep
__ in your pantsTo be very restless and impatient
___ in the belfryCrazy; or eccentric with strange ideas
If wishes were ___, then beggars would ride.If just wishing were enough, then everyone would have what they wanted, so you also should take action.
opening up a can of ___Bringing up a controversial issue or inadvertently creating new problems
wild ___ chaseAttempting or pursuing something impossible or unlikely of attainment
You can't teach an old ___ new tricks.Someone who is used to doing things a certain way can't change,
There's more ___ in the sea.There are always more options.
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Animal Expressions Quiz

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