15 Idioms on animals - Set 18

256. Like a bull at a gate

• Meaning: Acting impulsively or aggressively without thinking.

• Sentence Usage 1: He charged into the meeting like a bull at a gate, demanding immediate action.

• Sentence Usage 2: Don't make decisions like a bull at a gate; consider the consequences.

257. Like a cat on hot bricks

• Meaning: Anxious or agitated, unable to sit still.

• Sentence Usage 1: She was like a cat on hot bricks waiting for the exam results.

• Sentence Usage 2: He paced the room like a cat on hot bricks before the important interview.

258. Like a cat that got the cream

• Meaning: Looking very pleased or satisfied with oneself.

• Sentence Usage 1: After receiving the award, she looked like a cat that got the cream.

• Sentence Usage 2: He grinned like a cat that got the cream after solving the challenging puzzle.

259. Like a duck to water

• Meaning: To become very comfortable with a new activity or situation.

• Sentence Usage 1: Despite initial hesitation, she took to the new job like a duck to water.

• Sentence Usage 2: The young swimmer adapted to competitive swimming like a duck to water.

260. Like a fish needs a bicycle

• Meaning: Completely unnecessary or irrelevant.

• Sentence Usage 1: She told him his advice was like a fish needs a bicycle; she didn't need it.

• Sentence Usage 2: That rule seems like a fish needs a bicycle in the current situation.

261. Like a fish out of water

• Meaning: Uncomfortable or awkward in a particular situation.

• Sentence Usage 1: In the formal event, he felt like a fish out of water without a suit.

• Sentence Usage 2: She looked like a fish out of water at the rock concert, unfamiliar with the music.

262. Like a hawk

• Meaning: Vigilant and observant, watching closely.

• Sentence Usage 1: Keep your eyes open and be like a hawk during the negotiations.

• Sentence Usage 2: The security guard monitored the premises like a hawk to prevent any trespassing.

263. Like a headless chicken

• Meaning: Acting frenziedly or without a clear purpose.

• Sentence Usage 1: When the fire alarm went off, people ran around like headless chickens.

• Sentence Usage 2: Don't be like a headless chicken; approach the problem with a plan.

264. Like a moth to a flame

• Meaning: Attracted to something irresistibly, even if it is harmful.

• Sentence Usage 1: Despite warnings, he was drawn like a moth to a flame to risky investments.

• Sentence Usage 2: The adventurous person is always like a moth to a flame, seeking excitement.

265. Like a rat deserting a sinking ship

• Meaning: Abandoning a situation or group at the first sign of trouble.

• Sentence Usage 1: When the company faced financial difficulties, employees left like rats deserting a sinking ship.

• Sentence Usage 2: Fair-weather friends are like rats deserting a sinking ship when you need them most.

266. Like a shag on a rock

• Meaning: Alone and isolated.

• Sentence Usage 1: After the argument, he felt like a shag on a rock with no one to talk to.

• Sentence Usage 2: In the unfamiliar city, she stood out like a shag on a rock.

267. Like collecting frogs in a bucket

• Meaning: An unproductive or futile activity.

• Sentence Usage 1: Trying to fix that old car is like collecting frogs in a bucket; it won't lead to anything.

• Sentence Usage 2: Debating with him is like collecting frogs in a bucket; you won't change his mind.

268. Like lambs to the slaughter

• Meaning: Innocently and trustingly going into a dangerous situation.

• Sentence Usage 1: The workers followed the deceitful plan like lambs to the slaughter.

• Sentence Usage 2: Don't lead them like lambs to the slaughter; consider the risks.

269. Lion's share

• Meaning: The largest or best part of something.

• Sentence Usage 1: He took the lion's share of the profits, leaving the others with little.

• Sentence Usage 2: In group projects, she always contributes the lion's share of the work.

270. Live high off the hog

• Meaning: Enjoying a luxurious or comfortable lifestyle.

• Sentence Usage 1: After winning the lottery, they started to live high off the hog.

• Sentence Usage 2: During the vacation, they lived high off the hog in a fancy resort.