Idioms Animals 1

a dark horse

Someone who has a secret or unexpected talent/ability.

look like something the cat dragged in

To have a very dirty, untidy, or messy appearance.

a bird’s-eye view

A view of something from a high position.

a little bird told me

Used when you know something but don’t want to say who told you.

get my goat

To annoy or irritate someone.

a bee in his bonnet

To be very interested in or obsessed with an idea or subject.

let the cat out of the bag

To accidentally reveal a secret.

a drowned rat

Someone who looks extremely wet and cold.

donkey’s years

A very long time.

go to the dogs

To become worse or less successful than before.

smell a rat

To suspect that something is wrong or dishonest.

make a pig of yourself

To eat a lot of food, especially too much.

not have a cat in hell’s chance

To have absolutely no chance of doing or achieving something.

a fish out of water

To be in an unfamiliar or uncomfortable situation.

straight from the horse’s mouth

Information received directly from the person involved.

the bee’s knees

Someone or something considered excellent, impressive, or very good.