Insect idioms
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Insect idioms
wouldn’t hurt a flea – wouldn’t hurt anyone
have a bee in one’s bonnet – be maniac about sg.
as busy as a bee – very busy doing sg.
ants in your pants – agitated, restless due to excitement
drop like flies – die or collapse in big numbers
as snug as a bug in a rug – feel very comfortable, cosy
make a beeline for sg. – go directly towards sg.
put a bug in someone’s ear about sg. – give sb. a hint about sg.
fly in the ointment – snag, a small but important problem
have butterflies in one’s stomach – feel nervous
Insect idioms