15 Idioms on animals - Set 04

Posted by Olympiad Tester on Dec 28, 2023

46. Call the dogs off

47. Camel's nose

Meaning: Allowing a small, seemingly harmless act that could lead to more significant consequences.
Sentence Usage 1: Granting one exception is like letting the camel's nose into the tent.
Sentence Usage 2: Be cautious; it's the camel's nose scenario with that policy change.

48. Can of worms

Meaning: A complex and troublesome situation that should be avoided.
Sentence Usage 1: Opening the discussion about the controversial topic was a real can of worms.
Sentence Usage 2: The investigation revealed a can of worms within the organization.

49. Canary in a coal mine

Meaning: A warning sign or indicator of potential danger.
Sentence Usage 1: The decrease in sales acted as a canary in a coal mine for the company's financial health.
Sentence Usage 2: Rising pollution levels are like a canary in a coal mine for environmental issues.

50. Cast pearls before swine

Meaning: Offering something valuable to those who cannot appreciate or understand its worth.
Sentence Usage 1: Providing such detailed explanations to a disinterested audience is like casting pearls before swine.
Sentence Usage 2: I realized I was casting pearls before swine when my colleagues showed no interest in the profound concepts.

51. Cast sheep's eyes at

Meaning: To glance or look at someone with amorous or loving eyes.
Sentence Usage 1: She couldn't help but cast sheep's eyes at her crush across the room.
Sentence Usage 2: During the romantic dinner, he kept casting sheep's eyes at his partner.

52. Cat among the pigeons

Meaning: Introducing something disruptive or causing chaos.
Sentence Usage 1: The sudden announcement threw a cat among the pigeons at the meeting.
Sentence Usage 2: Her revelation about the project's delay put a cat among the pigeons.

53. Cat and dog life

Meaning: A life marked by frequent quarrels or conflicts.
Sentence Usage 1: Their constant disagreements created a cat and dog life in the house.
Sentence Usage 2: The siblings led a cat and dog life until they learned to get along.

54. Cat and mouse

Meaning: A relationship or situation characterized by deceit and pursuit.
Sentence Usage 1: The detective engaged in a cat-and-mouse game with the cunning criminal.
Sentence Usage 2: Their interactions resembled a cat-and-mouse dynamic with hidden intentions.

55. Cat fur and kitty britches

Meaning: Imaginary or nonexistent; often used to describe fanciful ideas.
Sentence Usage 1: Don't waste time discussing cat fur and kitty britches; let's focus on realistic solutions.
Sentence Usage 2: The proposed plan seemed to be filled with cat fur and kitty britches, lacking practicality.

56. Cat got your tongue?

Meaning: A question asked when someone is unusually silent or speechless.
Sentence Usage 1: After the shocking revelation, he stared silently, and she teased, "Cat got your tongue?"
Sentence Usage 2: The unexpected question left him speechless, prompting his friend to ask, "Cat got your tongue?"

57. Cat nap

Meaning: A short and light sleep; a brief nap.
Sentence Usage 1: I'll take a cat nap before the evening event to recharge.
Sentence Usage 2: She often takes a cat nap during her lunch break to stay energized.

58. Cat's lick

Meaning: A superficial or cursory attempt at cleaning oneself.
Sentence Usage 1: Instead of a proper bath, he gave himself a cat's lick before heading out.
Sentence Usage 2: The rushed morning routine only allowed for a cat's lick before leaving for work.

59. Cat's pajamas

Meaning: Something highly impressive or excellent.
Sentence Usage 1: The new technology is considered the cat's pajamas in the field.
Sentence Usage 2: The chef's special dish is truly the cat's pajamas; everyone loves it.

60. Cat's whiskers

Meaning: An excellent or outstanding person or thing.
Sentence Usage 1: She believes she's the cat's whiskers after winning the award.
Sentence Usage 2: The vintage car is considered the cat's whiskers among collectors.