More Animal Idioms in English: Snake, Fish and Bird

Animal idioms are a fun and memorable way to describe people in English. In this video, you will learn three more popular expressions. First, 'snake' becomes 'snake in the grass'. A snake in the grass is a sneaky, untrustworthy person who pretends to be friendly but secretly causes harm. For example: I trusted him, but he was a snake in the grass. Second, 'fish' becomes 'big fish in a small pond'. This describes a person who is important or powerful, but only within a small group or place. For example: In our town he's famous, but he's just a big fish in a small pond. Third, 'bird' becomes 'early bird'. An early bird is someone who wakes up early or acts before other people. You may also know the saying 'the early bird catches the worm', which means people who start early get the best opportunities. For example: She's an early bird, she's always at the gym by six. These idioms are great for talking about colleagues, friends and personalities. Watch the video, follow the gestures, and repeat each idiom and its meaning. Then describe someone you know using one of them.