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.
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.
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.
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?
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.