Animal idioms

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keep the wolf from the door

- to maintain oneself at the most basic level

My friend's part-time job is enough for him to keep the wolf from the door.

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as scared as a rabbit

- very scared

I was as scared as a rabbit when I entered the empty room.

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fight like cats and dogs

- to argue and fight with someone (usually used for people who know each other)

The two children were fighting like cats and dogs when we entered the room.

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get (someone`s) goat

- to annoy someone

My friend is always complaining about the way that I do things which gets my goat.

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ants in one's pants

unable to sit still or remain calm out of nervousness or excitement

Lisa had ants in her pants the day before her interview.

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I hate ants!

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clam up

become quiet suddenly

Arthur clammed up when I asked him about his family.

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dropping like flies

dying/giving up quickly

My roses are dropping like flies in this early frost.

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kitty corner

diagonal direction

The gas station is kitty corner to the library.

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(a) little bird told me

I heard something (usually secretive or unknown) from someone (not named)

A little bird told me that you are thinking of quitting your job.