Animal Idioms - Common English Idioms With Meaning

The video tutorial explores 30 animal-related idioms, explaining their meanings and providing examples. It covers idioms like 'fly on the wall', 'bees knees', 'wild goose chase', and 'elephant in the room', among others. Each idiom is explained with a definition and a contextual example, helping learners understand and use these idioms in everyday language.

What does the idiom 'fly on the wall' mean?

• To be unnoticed while observing

• To be the center of attention

• To be very busy

• To be confused

If something is described as the 'bees knees', what does it mean?

• It is very small

• It is of the highest quality

• It is very old

• It is very ordinary

What does 'to make a beeline for something' imply?

• To forget something

• To avoid something

• To move towards something quickly

• To circle around something

What does the idiom 'wild goose chase' refer to?

• A pointless task

• A successful mission

• A dangerous journey

• A relaxing trip

What does 'take the bull by its horns' mean?

• To face a problem directly

• To avoid a problem

• To create a problem

• To ignore a problem

What does 'straight from the horse's mouth' mean?

• From a written source

• From the original source

• From a second-hand source

• From an unreliable source

What does 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

• To keep a secret

• To reveal a secret

• To lose something

• To find something

What does 'raining cats and dogs' mean?

• A light drizzle

• A heavy rain

• A windy day

• A sunny day

What does 'in the doghouse' imply?

• To be in a new place

• To be in trouble

• To be in a safe place

• To be in a comfortable place

What does 'crocodile tears' refer to?

• Tears of joy

• Tears of pain

• Fake tears

• Genuine tears