Animal Idioms Flashcards
Perro que ladra no muerde
A dog that barks doesn’t bite
Cuando el gato no esta, los ratones bailan.
When the cat is not around the mice dance.
(People act differently when not under direct supervision)
La curiosidad mato el gato.
The curiosity killed the cat.
(You should not be overly bossy or inquisitive)
Hijo de tigre, pintado.
Son of a tiger, painted.
(Like father, like son)
Camarón que se duerme, se la lleva la corriente.
A shrimp that falls asleep will be carried away by the current.
( If you are slow to act, you’ll miss out on something)
Lagrimas de crocodile
Crocodile Tears
Moverse como pez en el agua.
To move like fish in water.
(To act comfortably in a particular situation)
Más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando.
Better to have a bird in hand than a hundred in the air.
