Animal idioms
Exercise created by Tereza Neves
Complete each idiom with the name of an animal:
He seems nice, but I just don't trust him. I think he's
a
in
's clothing
.
2. Zoe had never played that video game before, but she
took to it like a
to water
.
3. Although there are a number of methods to help people stop smoking, Larry decided
to quit cold
.
4. "I need a shower. I'm
sweating like a
."
5. She cried when she heard that Bob had been fired, but those were
tears
. She was actually glad he left - she's always wanted his job!
6. Some people believe there's no need for sex education in schools because children learn about
the
and the
at home.
7. It was supposed to be a surprise party, but Daniel
let the
out of the bag
.
8. "Don't worry about me. I'm
as strong as a
."
9. Steve hated those elegant company dinners. He always felt
like a
out of water
.
10. She just sat there,
as quiet as a
, so no one paid any attention to what she was doing.
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