Animal idioms

[RonBee]

Originally Posted by Mad-ox

a fish out of water = a person who feels unconfortable or embarrassed in unfamiliar surroundings.

eg. Everybody else knew each other really well, so I felt a bit like a fish out of water.

a fish out of water:


Madox

Yep. Here's another example:

In his new job he felt like a fish out of water. He didn't feel competent. He didn't feel comfortable. He didn't think he was learning things fast enough, and he wasn't sure if he would ever get to where he thought he should be.

~R

[Hamid]

thanks mate but example please

[Hamid]

Originally Posted by Shad

A dog in the Manger: A person who niether works himself nor lets others do their work

thanks mate but example please

[Hamid]

Donkey's years = Several decades or very long time

[Mad-ox]

Originally Posted by Hamid

Donkey's years = Several decades or very long time

Great!!!!

Donkey's years:

Madox

[blouen]

Originally Posted by Mad-ox

Great!!!!

Donkey's years:

Madox

Hi Madox,
Why not join me here, to write in idioms, for practice:

http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/en...te-idioms.html

[Hamid]

Dog's life = unhappy life

( a case of ) dog eat dog = situation in politic, business..etc where people are willing to harm each other in order to secceed

[DivingDeep]

have a whale of a time= to enjoy yourself very much

**The kids had a whale of a time at the theme park.

[hitest]

"swimming with the sharks" = to be in dangerous ( I think also difficult to deal with) company, often refering to business situations where one anticipates strong competition.

As a new lawyer looking across the courtroom at the defendent's dream team of high priced attornies, John knew he was now swimming with the sharks.

[Mad-ox]

(as) happy as a clam = very happy

eg.

Grandmother is as happy as a clam helping the children to fly their kites.

happy as a clam:


Madox