- intermediate-148
English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Intermediate level # 148 (Answer Keys)
Idioms about Animals
A1 Beth is so afraid of flying. I think she should stop being such a scaredy cat.
answer: (b) scaredy cat
A2 My parents had a cow when my teacher called them and told them about my poor grades.
answer: (a) had a cow
A3 Everyone told me I'd be swimming with sharks if I took that job on Wall Street.
answer: (b) swimming with sharks
A4 A little birdie told me it is your anniversary today. How many years is it now for you two?
answer: (b) little birdie
A5 During the monsoon season, it rains cats and dogs for nearly one whole month.
answer: (b) cats and dogs
A6 The suave salesman looked nice but when he told us about the 0% financing, the deal seemed a little
fishy.
answer: (a) fishy
A7 Hollywood is so competitive that it seems like a dog eat dog world, doesn't it?
answer: (c) dog eat dog
A8 He's so nervous. I wish for once he'd stop being such a chicken.
answer: (c) chicken
A9 My little girl copies everything I say. She's like a little parrot.
answer: (a) parrot
A10 Everyone notices Rob's wife when she walks into a room. She's pretty and foxy.
answer: (b) foxy
