Idiom Focus: Animal Idioms 10

Every Saturday I’ll give you a couple of idioms to learn. An idiom is a saying or phrase whose meaning cannot be taken from the literal meanings of the words.

eager beaver: someone who is a diligent worker, or looks forward to working on a project or similar task.

Example:

He is such an eager beaver when it comes to yard work – he takes pride in his backyard garden.

eat like a horse: eat a lot, have a good appetite

Example:

Are you sure you have enough food for the party? Several kids on Tom’s football team are coming, and they all eat like a horse.

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