Learn Australian English in this post where I teach you another 8 Commonly Used Bird Idioms that I either frequently hear or use myself. 1. A wild goose chase Figurative meaning: A foolish and hopeless search for or pursuit of something unattainable. Literal meaning: This idiom is thought to have originated from a …
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Commonly Used Bird Idioms – Part 3
Learn Australia English in this post where I teach you how to use another 10 Commonly Used Bird Idioms that I either frequently hear or use myself. 1. Like water off a duck’s back Figurative meaning: To have no apparent effect. Literal meaning: This expression alludes to the fact that when water falls onto …
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Learn Australian English in this post where I teach you another 10 Commonly Used Bird Idioms that I either frequently hear or use myself. 1. To clip someone’s wings Figurative meaning: To restrain someone or to reduce their freedom. Literal meaning: If you clip the wings of a bird you prevent it from flying away. …
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Learn Australian English in this post where I teach you how to use 10 Commonly Used Bird Idioms that I either frequently hear or use myself. 1. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush Figurative meaning: It’s better to be happy with what you have than to …
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