English Idioms With Animals

10 Questions | By Lucidenglish | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 1801

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There are lots of idioms in English that use names of animals. Check your knowledge on these special idioms. Complete the sentences with the missing animal.

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1.

If someone drinks like a ( ............... ) that means that the person drinks far too much alcohol.
- A.
  
  Pig
- B.
  
  Fish
- C.
  
  Chicken
- D.
  
  Pelican
- E.
  
  Bird
2.

A fat ( ................ ) is a person who makes a lot of money and enjoys a privileged position in society.
3.

One ( ..................... ) does not make a summer.
- A.
  
  Eagle
- B.
  
  Duck
- C.
  
  Chicken
- D.
  
  Swallow
- E.
  
  Seagull
4.

When the world is your ( .................... ) you are getting everything you want from life.
5.

The nervous feeling before something important or stressful is known as ( ..................... ) in your stomach.
- A.
  
  Snails
- B.
  
  Hamsters
- C.
  
  Horses
- D.
  
  Butterflies
- E.
  
  Bees
6.

If you ask for a ( ...................... ) bag in a restaurant, they will pack the food you haven't eaten for you to take home.
7.

If something is the ( ............... ) 's knees, it's outstanding or the best in its kind or category.
- A.
  
  Bird
- B.
  
  Snake
- C.
  
  Bee
- D.
  
  Dolphin
- E.
  
  Tiger
8.

Someone who is a ( ..................... ) in the grass betrays you even though you have trusted them.
- A.
  
  Snail
- B.
  
  Snake
- C.
  
  Slug
- D.
  
  Hedgehog
- E.
  
  Grasshopper
9.

If someone has ( .................... ) in their pants, they are excited about something and can't keep still.
10.

If someone wants to keep it a secret where they got some information they can say that a little ( ................ ) told them.
- A.
  
  Bee
- B.
  
  Monkey
- C.
  
  Bug
- D.
  
  Cat
- E.
  
  Bird