Referring to a person who feels liberated or unrestricted
Free as a parrot
Free as a bird
Free as a monkey
Free as a camel
Something that you buy or accept without first seeing it or finding out if it is good
A mule in a poke
A pig in a poke
A bee in a poke
An elephant in a poke
Referring to a person who appears harmless but is actually deceptive or dangerous
A mouse in sheep's clothing
A snake in sheep's clothing
A fox in sheep's clothing
A wolf in sheep's clothing
Describing someone who is very quiet or shy
Quiet as a snake
Quiet as a cat
Quiet as a mouse
Quiet as a monkey
Describing someone who possesses great physical strength
Strong as a tiger
Strong as an elephant
Strong as a dinosaur
Strong as an ox
Describing someone who displays great courage and fearlessness
Brave as a lion
Brave as a bear
Brave as an elephant
Brave as a tiger
Describing a person who is enthusiastic and hardworking
Eager bee
Eager bunny
Eager beaver
Eager bear
Referring to someone who is extremely resistant to change or persuasion
Stubborn as a mule
Stubborn as a cow
Stubborn as a dog
Stubborn as an ox
Referring to someone who is cunning, clever, and resourceful
Sly as a snake
Sly as a fox
Sly as a hamster
Sly as a cat
The act of imitation, usually with limited knowledge and/or concern for the consequences
Mice see, mice do
Dog see, dog do
Cat see, cat do
Monkey see, monkey do
Referring to someone who is agile and quick in their movements
Nimble as a leopard
Nimble as a falcon
Nimble as a cat
Nimble as a monkey
Describing someone who is constantly active or productive
As busy as a sheep
As busy as a buffalo
As busy as a bee
As busy as a cow