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Animal Idioms

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Instructions: How well do you know idioms that feature animals?

  1. 1.

    What does the idiom 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

    A
    To pack for a trip
    B
    To reveal a secret
    C
    To release a pet
    D
    To start a fight
  2. 2.

    If someone is described as 'the black sheep' of the family, what does that mean?

    A
    They are considered the odd one out or disgrace
    B
    They wear dark clothing
    C
    They are the most successful
    D
    They are the youngest child
  3. 3.

    What does it mean to 'have a bee in your bonnet'?

    A
    To be stung by an insect
    B
    To feel confused
    C
    To be obsessed with an idea
    D
    To wear a fancy hat
  4. 4.

    What does the expression 'when pigs fly' mean?

    A
    When someone is dreaming
    B
    Something that will never happen
    C
    When the weather changes
    D
    When animals escape a farm
  5. 5.

    What does it mean to 'cry wolf'?

    A
    To howl loudly
    B
    To be afraid of animals
    C
    To raise a false alarm repeatedly
    D
    To call for help sincerely
  6. 6.

    What does the idiom 'hold your horses' mean?

    A
    To prepare for a race
    B
    To take care of livestock
    C
    To be patient and wait
    D
    To go faster
  7. 7.

    If someone says they are 'playing possum,' what are they doing?

    A
    Pretending to be dead or asleep
    B
    Acting silly
    C
    Playing a card game
    D
    Hunting in the woods
  8. 8.

    What does 'a little bird told me' mean?

    A
    I read it in a nature magazine
    B
    I heard it from a secret or unnamed source
    C
    A bird literally communicated something
    D
    Someone whispered quietly
  9. 9.

    What does the phrase 'the elephant in the room' refer to?

    A
    A large piece of furniture
    B
    An obvious problem everyone is ignoring
    C
    A powerful person in charge
    D
    A surprising guest at a party
  10. 10.

    What does 'barking up the wrong tree' mean?

    A
    Choosing the wrong type of wood
    B
    Making a loud noise outdoors
    C
    Climbing incorrectly
    D
    Pursuing a mistaken course of action
  11. 11.

    What does the idiom 'to have an albatross around your neck' mean?

    A
    To be an excellent swimmer
    B
    To carry a heavy burden of guilt or obligation
    C
    To have good luck at sea
    D
    To wear expensive jewelry
  12. 12.

    What does 'to bell the cat' mean?

    A
    To play a musical instrument
    B
    To decorate a pet
    C
    To undertake a dangerous task for the common good
    D
    To catch a stray animal
  13. 13.

    What does the expression 'a red herring' mean?

    A
    A warning sign of danger
    B
    A rare type of fish
    C
    An embarrassing mistake
    D
    Something that misleads or distracts from the real issue
  14. 14.

    What does the idiom 'to take the bull by the horns' mean?

    A
    To run away from danger
    B
    To make a foolish decision
    C
    To visit a ranch
    D
    To face a difficult situation directly and boldly
  15. 15.

    What does the phrase 'crocodile tears' refer to?

    A
    Genuine tears of sadness
    B
    Tears from laughing too hard
    C
    Insincere or fake displays of grief
    D
    Tears caused by spicy food

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