Question

Research the meaning of the fallowing expression.- I try searching and can't find what they mean.

1.As thick as flies around a sorghum mill.
2.Like a cat in a corn crib
3.As nervous as a fish out of water.
4.As red as a turkey gobbler's nest
5."Sitting-hen" mad
6.Taking the bull by the horn.

Answer 1

1. Research sorghum. Why would flies flock to it?

2. What rodent would feed on corn?

3. This should be obvious.

4. I think that's gobbler's neck (not nest).

5. Can you imagine what a hen does when someone tries to take the egg she's sitting on?

6. Research bull fights.

Answer 2

Could you please explain a little more about 1 and 2? 1= the flies is attracted to sweet but for 2 I still don't get it.

Answer 3

1. Yes, sorghum is often made into a thick, sweet syrup. I'm sure you've seen a lot of flies feeding on small amounts of spilled sugar or honey or syrup.

2. Mice and rats often infest corn cribs because it's a ready-made food supply. Don't cats prey on mice and rats?

Answer 4

definition 1.As thick as flies around a sorghum mill.
2.Like a cat in a corn crib
3.As nervous as a fish out of water.
4.As red as a turkey gobbler's nest
5."Sitting-hen" mad
6.Taking the bull by the horn.

Answer 5

Taking the bull by the horn means to take control of something

Answer 6

could you give the meaning for all of them ?

Answer 7

bulldoged determination

Answer 8

The meaning of bulldogged determination means to be very determined.

Answer 9

Bulldogged determination means that you are very determined to do something and will never give up.

Answer 10

4 should be as red s a turkey gobbler's WADDLE, not neck or nest. It just means to be so nervous you turn red.