Animals

What Does “take the bull by the horns” mean? Definition: to deal with a matter in a direct manner, especially […]

What Does “grin like a Cheshire cat” mean? Definition: (Also smile like Cheshire cat.) To smile very broadly. This is

What Does “beat a dead horse” mean? Definition: (Also flog a dead horse.) To persist or continue far beyond any

What Does “keep the wolf from the door” mean? Definition: To have enough money to be able to ward off

What Does “rabbit hole” mean? Definition: A rabbit hole refers to a world that is particularly bazar, troubling and wonderfully

What Does “chicken out” mean? Definition: To refuse to do something because of fear. Example(s) He chickened out just at

What Does “put the cat among the pigeons” mean? Definition: To create a disturbance and cause trouble. Example(s) The principal

What Does “grouse about someone or something” mean? Definition: To complain. Example(s) He was grousing about his son’s laziness. This

What Does “like water off a duck’s back” mean? Definition: Without any effect. Example(s) He has always been criticized for

What Does “sitting duck” mean? Definition: Said about someone or something vulnerable to attack. Example(s) Because of his unpopular opinions

What Does “lame duck” mean? Definition: Someone or something that is disabled, helpless, ineffective, or inefficient. Example(s) What do you

What Does “count one’s chickens before they hatch” mean? Definition: To assume success too early, before it is certain. Example(s)