More animal idioms

1. Animal idioms 1 part 2
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2. The following idioms
each contain the
name of an animal;
they can be used in a
variety of situations.

3. To let the cat out of
the bag
Meaning: To tell
something that was
not known before; tell
a secret.

4. To let the cat out of
the bagCome on!
Please tell me
what momma
bought me for
my birthday!
Sorry! I just
can’t let the
cat out of the
bag!
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5. A wild goose chase
Meaning: Some
activity that is very
difficult or
impossible.

6. A wild goose chase
I finally found that
book you wanted, but
I had to go to 5
libraries to get it. I
felt like I was on a
wild goose chase!
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7. To go to the dogs
Meaning: To become very bad

8. Gone to go to the dogs
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I can’t believe
how messy your
room is. It has
really gone to
the dogs!

9. To watch someone like a
hawk
Meaning: To watch
someone very closely.

10. To watch someone like a
hawk
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I saw what you did!
Just remember I am
watching you like a
hawk, so don’t do it
again!

11. An eager beaver
Meaning: A hard
working person that
is very enthusiastic.

12. An eager beaver
Look at
those
children!
They are
working so
hard to
finish their
work!
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I know. They
are eager
beavers!