Meaning of 'Like a headless chicken'
What does the saying 'Like a headless chicken' mean?
Idiom: Like a headless chicken
Meaning:
If someone rushes about like a headless chicken, they move very fast all over the place, usually without thinking.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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