Level: upper-intermediate
Category: vocabulary
Topic: animal words used in expressions

Expressions with Animals

Use the animal words to complete the sentences.

1. I'm not going to work today. I am as sick as a __________
   
2. I can't drink this beer. It tastes like _________.
   
3. When Keith said he didn't want to fight, the other boys called him a ___________.
   
4. I can't believe I didn't see that. I am as blind as a ________.
   
5. This is a serious problem and we have to talk about it. Now it's just the _________ in the room.
   
6. Jane always does what her sister Ellen does. With her, it's _________ see __________ do. (same word)
   
7. Some people can't think for themselves. They just follow along like __________.
   
8. I've got so much work to do. I feel like a _______ in a maze.
   
9. I am so full. I ate like a ________.
   
10. Between his work and his hobbies, Jim is always as busy as a __________.
    

Created:  2010-11-20
Updated:  2010-11-20

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