Such Cats and Such Dogs: Amusing English Animal Idioms

Author: Anmuer
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The English world is a kaleidoscope and a maze. It dazzles and overwhelms people while also revealing its mysteries in a unique way. English idioms are a branch of the vast English family, and within this branch, there are indispensable "little sprites" — animal idioms. They are clever, mischievous, and love to play tricks, like mercury that seeps into every nook and cranny, and like air that is everywhere. What's even more frustrating is that these "little sprites" bear an uncanny resemblance to humans in some aspects, making people feel awkward and out of place. For example: using a pig (pig) to mock human laziness, a wolf (wolf) to describe human cruelty, an ostrich (ostrich) to satirize human self-deception, a rooster (cock) to portray human arrogance, a mouse (mouse) to criticize human sordidness. In short, after reading the entire book, you might even feel a sense of "shame to be human," but there's nothing that can be done about it. This book categorizes all animals on Earth into eight types based on their habitats, dividing them into eight chapters. Each chapter selects the most representative animals, providing detailed descriptions of their characteristics while skillfully introducing English idioms and proverbs derived from their habits. It also includes Western literary works related to these animals, allowing readers to learn about animal idioms and proverbs while being immersed in Western culture, achieving the dual benefits of killing two birds with one stone. The greatest feature of this book is its humor and wit without losing practical value. Let's explore the rise of the animal kingdom in English together. This book categorizes all animals on Earth into eight types based on their habitats, dividing them into eight chapters. Each chapter selects the most representative animals, providing detailed descriptions of their characteristics while skillfully introducing English idioms and proverbs derived from their habits, along with related Western literary works.