Common Animal Idioms in English

Common Animal Idioms in English
There are lots of English idioms based on animals. Here are some of the most common ones and how to use them.
To be "like a fish out of water" is to be uncomfortable in a certain situation. Just like a fish doesn’t belong out of water, you may feel out of place when going somewhere or trying something for the first time.
•"I feel like a fish out of water at my new school."
If someone says, ”Hold your horses," they’re asking you to slow down or wait a moment. They might want you to be more careful or to stop and think about your options.
•"Hold your horses, guys! Let’s take a minute to think about this." To have "butterflies in your stomach" is to be nervous or excited about something. This idiom describes the physical feeling that you may have in your stomach before speaking in front of people, taking a test, or asking someone on a date.
•"Before the exam, I had butterflies in my stomach."
An "elephant in the room" is a big problem that shouldn’t be ignored, but that nobody wants to talk about because it would make them feel uncomfortable.
•"Uncle John’s drinking problem is the elephant in the room at every family party."。