Animal Idioms
What does "raining cats and dog" mean?
It means it's raining very heavily.
What does it mean to "bite off more than you can chew"?
To take on a task that is too big or difficult.
What does "under the weather" mean?
Feeling sick or unwell.
What does "to feel blue" mean?
To feel sad or depressed.
What does "the ball is in your court" mean?
It's your turn to take action or make a decision.
If someone says "let the cat out of the bag," what has happened?
A secret has been revealed.
If someone says "the icing on the cake," what are they referring to?
A positive addition to something that is already good.
If someone says "it's a breeze," what do they mean?
Something is very easy to do.
If someone says "on cloud nine," what do they mean?
They are very happy.
If someone says "to hit the nail on the head," what does that mean?
To be exactly right about something.