ANIMALS IN ENGLISH  IDIOMS
Animals are used in the English idioms to embody abstruct ideas.In many cultures,the camel, for instance, embodies patience and the fox on the other hand,is cunning,etc..Look at these ones.
-busy as a bee.
-blind as a bat.
-hungry as a bear.
-busy as a heaver.
-free as a bird.
-happy as a clam
-sick as a dog
-smart as a fox.
-innocent as a lamb
-happy as a lark.
-quiet as a mouse.
-stubborn as a mule
-wise as an owl.
-strong as an ox.
-proud as a peacock.
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