15 Idioms on animals - Set 28

416. Worm turns

• Meaning: A time when someone previously submissive or docile becomes assertive or rebellious.

• Sentence Usage 1: The employees had enough of mistreatment, and the worm turns as they collectively demanded fair treatment.

• Sentence Usage 2: The quiet student surprised everyone when the worm turns, and he spoke up against the unfair policies.

417. Worm's eye view

• Meaning: Seeing or considering something from a low or inferior perspective.

• Sentence Usage 1: Climbing to the top of the mountain provides a breathtaking view, but there's value in appreciating a worm's eye view too.

• Sentence Usage 2: It's essential to understand the challenges faced by others and view the situation from a worm's eye view.

418. You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar

• Meaning: It is more effective to be polite and pleasant than to be harsh or critical.

• Sentence Usage 1: When negotiating, remember that you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

• Sentence Usage 2: The teacher advised the students to use kindness, as you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

419. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink

• Meaning: You can provide someone with an opportunity, but you cannot force them to take advantage of it.

• Sentence Usage 1: The mentor said, "I can guide you, but remember, you can lead a horse to water, but

• Sentence Usage 2: The manager can train the team and provide resources, but he can't force them to utilize the knowledge; you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.

420. You can't hide elephants in mouseholes

• Meaning: It's impossible to conceal something large or significant in a small space.

• Sentence Usage 1: Trying to keep the budget deficit a secret is like attempting to hide elephants in mouseholes; the truth will be evident.

• Sentence Usage 2: A massive project's impact on the schedule is so noticeable that you can't hide elephants in mouseholes.

421. You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear

• Meaning: You cannot turn something inferior or of low quality into something valuable or superior.

• Sentence Usage 1: No matter how skilled the artist, he can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear if the materials are subpar.

• Sentence Usage 2: The coach acknowledged that despite rigorous training, he couldn't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear if the players lacked talent.

422. You can't teach an old dog new tricks

• Meaning: It is challenging to teach new skills or habits to someone set in their ways.

• Sentence Usage 1: Don't expect Grandpa to embrace smartphones easily; you can't teach an old dog new tricks.

• Sentence Usage 2: The experienced employee resisted adopting the new software, believing in the saying, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks."

423. You could have knocked me down with a feather

• Meaning: Expressing extreme surprise or shock.

• Sentence Usage 1: When she revealed she was quitting her stable job to travel the world, you could have knocked me down with a feather.

• Sentence Usage 2: His unexpected marriage proposal left her speechless, and she exclaimed, "You could have knocked me down with a feather!"

424. You do not get a dog and bark yourself

• Meaning: If you delegate a task, don't micromanage or do it yourself.

• Sentence Usage 1: The CEO hired a skilled team to handle the project; he understood the principle that you do not get a dog and bark yourself.

• Sentence Usage 2: After assigning the marketing campaign to his team, the manager refrained from getting involved; he knew you do not get a dog and bark yourself.