Animal idioms - Page 6

Miner49'er · #51 (**permalink**) 22-Nov-2006, 10:39

Some about fish:

a different kettle of fish; different, not the same A cult is not a religion. A cult is a different kettle of fish entirely.

bigger fish to fry; more important people to meet or do business with. Don't bother fighting with him. You've got bigger fish to fry.

drink like a fish; drink a lot of liquor every day. If Hal is coming to visit, buy lots of beer. He drinks like a fish.

fish and company stink after three days; Fish should be eaten while it is fresh, and guests should not stay too long. Grandfather had this sign on the wall of his garage: Fish and company stink after three days!

fish for a compliment; Hint that he wants a compliment. If Al mentions cars, he's fishing for a compliment on his Jaguar.

Fish or cut bait; do it instead of talking about it. Less talk and more action. You've been bragging about what a great cook you are, so you make dinner. It's time to fish or cut bait!

fishy; not right, not fair, something smells fishy "Why don't you like this deal?" "Because it's fishy. Nobody sells a Mercedes for such a low price."

shooting fish in a barrel; A task that is too easy, a game without challenge We won 18-2. It was like shooting fish in a barrel.

there's something fishy; there is something wrong, there is something strange There's something fishy about a 1970 car with only 5000 km.

RonBee · #52 (**permalink**) 22-Nov-2006, 22:03

Re:

I am so hungry I could eat a horse.

Meaning:

I am quite hungry.

~R

Dulcinea · #53 (**permalink**) 27-Nov-2006, 21:35

Hi eveybody!

Here´s one my brother once taught me:
"It´s like hitting the dead horse", meaning it´s useless. I was very much in love with a very sweet guy who was unfortunately not that much in love with me, so he said: Sweetie, it´s like hitting the dead horse. It was not a happy comment but definitely instructive.