Animal idioms

a wild goose chase
up with the lark
chicken out
a fish out of water
a cold fish
have other fish to fry

I didn't know her flight number so trying to find Amy at Heathrow was a bit of a wild goose chase.
We'll have to be up with the lark tomorrow - the flight leaves at seven thirty.
They are short of funds so I think they're going to chicken out of this project.
I didn't know anyone at the reception so felt like a fish out of water.
He showed no emotion at this aunt's funeral - he's s cold sort of fish.
They wanted me to join them on this project but I told them I had other fish to fry.


a wild goose chase: a search that has no chance of success
chicken out: stop participating in something which is too dangerous or difficult.
have other fish to fry: have other things to do or more important matters to attend to.

INSECTS

a fly in the ointment
not hurt a fly
no flies on someone
a busy bee
have a bee in your bonnet
the bee's knees
It will be an exciting trip.

The only fly in the ointment is that Sue can't drive.
He has an awful temper but he wouldn't hurt a fly.
There are no flies on Jacob - he is fully aware of all aspects of the operation.
She's a busy bee all right - if there's a job to do, she just has to get on with it.
She's got a bee in her bonnet about eating raw fish to stay fit and healthy.
With her first class honours degree and job with the UN, she thinks she's the bee' knees.


a fly in the ointment: a difficulty which prevents total enjoyment
no flies on someone: said of someone who is alert and clever, not easy to deceive
have a bee in your bonnet: be obsessed with something (bonnet = hat)
the bee's knees: someone who thinks they are very clever and important

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