Farm animal vocabulary

Some Phrases related to farm animal that we need to learn

• Till the cows come home – Means a long time or forever.
• As busy as a bee – Refers to someone who is very busy.
• Don’t count your chickens before they hatch – Don’t assume something will happen before it does.
• Like a fish out of water– Feeling uncomfortable or out of place.
• You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear – You can’t make something from nothing.
• When pigs fly – Something that will never happen.
• Take the bull by the horns – To confront a difficult situation directly.
• A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush – It’s better to have something certain than risk it for more.
• Running around like a headless chicken – Acting frantically or disorganized.
• Don’t put all your eggs in one basket– Don’t risk everything on a single venture.
• Hitting the hay – Going to bed or sleep.
• Make hay while the sun shines– Take advantage of favorable conditions.
• Walking on eggshells – Being very careful not to offend or upset someone.
• The early bird catches the worm – Those who act first have an advantage.
• A pig in a poke – A deal or purchase that is risky or uncertain.
• As gentle as a lamb– Very gentle and kind.
• Getting your ducks in a row – Getting organized.
• A fox in the hen house – Someone who is causing trouble or being deceitful.
• Bull in a china shop – Someone who is clumsy or destructive.
• You can’t teach an old dog new tricks– It’s hard to change someone’s habits or ways.