idiom horse
How many idioms can you of today?
I didn’t say idiots. As rare as Rocking-horse sh*t. He’s tuppence short of a shilling or he’s a sandwich short of a picnic
These two I got from a dictionary on British idioms.
Of course those from other countries will have some we in the states may need an explanation.
Black as night
Raining cats and dogs
Big as a house
Thin as a rail
Built like a brick outhouse
Thick as thieves
Dumb as dirt
I posted this in polls and surveys yesterday and got a few answers.
I left out THINK of today. Now I’m showing my lack of proof reading.
Wet blanket
Face the music
Turn the tables
Steer clear
Cock and bull story
Cold turkey
Pig-headed
Barking mad
Big apple
Birds of a feather
Close but no Cigar
Chip on his shoulder
Double whammy
Chow down
Copesetic
Cold War
Excuse my french
Flip the bird
Get out of the wrong side of bed
Funny Farm
Green room
Handwriting on the wall
Gung ho
Hit the nail on the head
Keep body and soul together
Keep the midnight oil burning
No dice
Phew… Can think of more, but tired typin 
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Chinese Idioms–Horse
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