Animal Names and Their Usage (2)

Cat:
(a) a small, furry animal with a tail, whiskers and sharp claws which is often kept as a pet
(b) let the cat out of the bag – tell a secret (usually unintentionally) (c) rain cats and dogs – rain very heavily (d) a game of a cat and mouse – treat someone in an unfair or cruel way (e) fat cat – wealthy person with a bad influence or way of life
Caterpillar:
(a) worm like creature that eats leaves
(b) vehicle with endless chain of plates on the wheels
Calf:
(a) a young cow
(b) the thick part at the back of leg between ankle and knee
Chicken:
(a) common farmyard bird, especially a young one
(b) chicken out – decide not to do something because one is frightened (c) a chicken and egg situation – impossible to decide which of two things caused the other one (d) count one's chickens before they're hatched – make plans depending on something which has not yet happened
Clam:
(a) large shell fish
(b) clam up – become silent
Cock:
(a) an adult male chicken
(b) raise up (c) cock up – ruin (d) keep ears cocked – listen very carefully for something
Cow:
(a) female of cattle and some other large animals
(b) frightened into obedience
Crane:
(a) tall water bird with long legs
(b) stretch out (one's neck) to see better

(c) machine with a movable arm for lifting heavy objects
Cricket:
(a) jumping insect that makes a loud noise
(b) an outdoor game played between two teams. Players try to score points, called runs, by hitting a ball with a wooden bat
Crocodile:
(a) large tropical river reptile
(b) crocodile tears – insincere sorrow
Crow:
(a) large shiny black bird
(b) crow about / crow over – speak proudly (c) as the crow flies – in a straight line (d) eat crow – admit one is wrong

Posted by Jade Dame

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