Common Animal Idioms Exercise

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1. I was so hungry after the hike that I ate like a horse at dinner and finished everything on my plate.
2. I told him my secret, but he let the cat out of the bag and told everyone at school.
3. I was nervous about the interview, but my sister said, “Just keep your cool and you will be fine.”
4. I did not want to say it directly, so I beat around the bush and hinted that the plan was too expensive.
5. We should not talk about the surprise party in front of Maya, or we will spill the beans.
6. I thought the meeting was on Tuesday, but I had the wrong end of the stick; it is actually on Monday.
7. When the teacher asked a question, the class was silent, so I decided to break the ice and answer first.
8. I am not sure I can trust him. Something feels strange, and I smell a rat.
9. The new student is very quiet, but do not worry. She will come out of her shell after a few days.
10. I was going to buy the phone today, but my friend told me to hold my horses until the price drops next week.
11. I did not believe his excuse because it sounded fishy and did not make sense.
12. I was very nervous before the speech, and I had butterflies in my stomach / had butterflies the whole time.