动物是人类的朋友，它们都和人类共同生活在地球上，所以在人类语言中有很多是动物有关的，下面是小编整理的关于动物的英语俚语，感兴趣的过来看看吧。

关于动物的英语俚语

1. What a stupid man(驴)!

真是个傻瓜!

2. Kate is busy as a bee(蜜蜂).

凯特是个大忙人。

3. You dirty rat(老鼠)!

你这卑鄙的小人!

4. I'm hungry as a wolf!

我要饿死了!

5. What a turkey!

真是个草包!

常用的俚语

1 Be in the air 将要发生的事情

The feeling or idea that something new is about to happen or is going to change.

Example: From the arguments going on at the meeting, it seems that a change in policy is in the air.

2 Clear the air 消除误会

To settle a dispute and restore good relations

Example: We had a meeting with the workers, and I think we’ve cleared the air now.

3 Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵

To be very expensive

Example: I love that fur coat. However, I don’t think I’m going to buy it because it costs an arm and a leg.

4 A bad egg 缺乏道德的人

Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoided

Example: You mustn’t lend Tim money, he’s a bad egg. You’ll never see him or your money again!

5 In the Bag 稳操胜券

Said of an achievement which is secure

Example: We have the deal in the bag. The client came in this morning to sign the agreement.

6 In the balance 未知的,不可预测的

Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictable

Example: His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not seem good enough.

地道的美国俚语

1 Drive a hard bargain 极力讨价还价

To have the negotiating strength and skills to get the most advantageous price and conditions

Example: Amanda is negotiating the best price from the suppliers. She drives a hard bargain.

2 Ring a bell 看上去或听起来非常熟悉

To look, sound or seem familiar

Example: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before?

3 Tighten one’s belt 节衣缩食

To cut down on spending because there is less income than before

Example: Now you are out of work, you’ll have to tighten your belt and give up buying new clothes and going out so often.

4 Kill two birds with one stone 一石二鸟

To complete two tasks together, with less effort than doing them separately

Example: Since I’d gone to the store to buy some bread, I thought of killing two birds with one stone and invited Mr. Biggs to the party.

5 Be in a black mood 情绪极差

To be so negative about everything that it is impossible for anyone to reason with him/her

Example: My father has been in a black mood for days, we dare not say anything to him.