{"id":6455,"date":"2025-08-22T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=6455"},"modified":"2025-08-22T01:00:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T01:00:01","slug":"11-animal-names-you-can-use-to-describe-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/11-animal-names-you-can-use-to-describe-people\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Animal Names You Can Use to Describe People [Updated]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/11-animal-names-you-can-use-to-describe-people\/#Animal_Names_That_Describe_People\" >Animal Names That Describe People<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/11-animal-names-you-can-use-to-describe-people\/#Guinea_pig\" >Guinea pig<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/11-animal-names-you-can-use-to-describe-people\/#Grasshopper\" >Grasshopper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/11-animal-names-you-can-use-to-describe-people\/#Cougar\" >Cougar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/11-animal-names-you-can-use-to-describe-people\/#Weasel\" >Weasel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/11-animal-names-you-can-use-to-describe-people\/#Mole\" >Mole<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/11-animal-names-you-can-use-to-describe-people\/#Lone_wolf\" >Lone wolf<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/11-animal-names-you-can-use-to-describe-people\/#Teddy_bear\" >Teddy bear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/11-animal-names-you-can-use-to-describe-people\/#Unicorn\" >Unicorn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/11-animal-names-you-can-use-to-describe-people\/#Rat\" >Rat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/11-animal-names-you-can-use-to-describe-people\/#Shark\" >Shark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/11-animal-names-you-can-use-to-describe-people\/#Dove\" >Dove&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/11-animal-names-you-can-use-to-describe-people\/#Hawk\" >Hawk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/11-animal-names-you-can-use-to-describe-people\/#Workhorse\" >Workhorse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/11-animal-names-you-can-use-to-describe-people\/#Black_sheep\" >Black sheep<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/11-animal-names-you-can-use-to-describe-people\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>If you heard someone being called a \"rat,\" you'd probably guess that it doesn't have a good meaning \u2014 but what <em>exactly<\/em> does it mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will introduce animal names you can use to describe people. Sometimes the meanings are good and sometimes they're bad, but they're all creative ways that communicate ideas quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Before you read the explanations, look at each name on the list and try to guess what kind of person they may describe! Are there any animal names used the same way in your native language?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Animal_Names_That_Describe_People\"><\/span><strong>Animal Names That Describe People<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guinea_pig\"><\/span><strong>Guinea pig<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/10060419\/animal_people_names_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A black and white guinea pig standing on black cloth\" class=\"wp-image-11723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/10060419\/animal_people_names_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/10060419\/animal_people_names_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/10060419\/animal_people_names_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/10060419\/animal_people_names_1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/10060419\/animal_people_names_1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Guinea pigs are small, furry animals that look similar to hamsters. They're popular as pets but also as test animals in scientific research. As a result, native speakers call someone a \"guinea pig\" if they're the first to try something new or risky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I signed up to be a <strong>guinea pig<\/strong> for the medical trial.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grasshopper\"><\/span><strong>Grasshopper<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the green insect with long legs, \"grasshopper\" is also slang for a student or someone with little experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This usage comes from the American <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/more-than-friends-recommended-tv-for-english-learners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TV series<\/a> <em>Kung Fu<\/em>. In the show, the master uses it to refer to his young trainee. It's commonly used today in a joking way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Have patience, young <strong>grasshopper<\/strong>. You'll learn everything at the proper time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cougar\"><\/span><strong>Cougar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cougars, also called mountain lions or pumas, are large cats that live throughout North and South America. They hunt for animals like deer, goats and sheep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, human \"cougars\" hunt for something very different! Since the early 2000s, it's become a slang term for women who like to date much younger men.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Monica says she's not a <strong>cougar<\/strong>, but her boyfriends are always a lot younger than she is.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weasel\"><\/span><strong>Weasel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/10060454\/animal_people_names_2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A white weasel standing in the snow in front of frozen tree branches\" class=\"wp-image-11722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/10060454\/animal_people_names_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/10060454\/animal_people_names_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/10060454\/animal_people_names_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/10060454\/animal_people_names_2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/10060454\/animal_people_names_2-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Weasels are small mammals with long bodies and short legs that can be found in countries around the world. In some cultures, they represent evil or bad luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When talking about a person, a \"weasel\" is someone sneaky or who cannot be trusted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I'd be careful around him if I were you; he seems like a <strong>weasel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>There's also the expression \"weasel one's way out of something,\" which has a negative nuance and refers to escaping responsibility or a difficult situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Tim <strong>weaseled his way out<\/strong> of joining the meeting, so the boss gave his assignment to me instead!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a Daily News lesson all about weasels <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/sneaky-little-hunters-fun-facts-about-weasels\/Ea-Jjg9EEfCeRxvgqWwl4A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mole\"><\/span><strong>Mole<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Moles are small animals that dig holes and travel underground. There's a popular <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Whac-A-Mole\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">arcade game<\/a> based on them, and they've even inspired a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mariowiki.com\/Monty_Mole\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">character<\/a> in the <em>Super Mario<\/em> games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because they move in places that can't be seen easily, native speakers refer to spies as \"moles.\" In particular, moles are people who enter a country or organization and secretly share information they collect with a rival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Be extra careful because there may be a <strong>mole<\/strong> hiding in the company.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lone_wolf\"><\/span><strong>Lone wolf<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wolves are known for traveling in packs, but \"lone wolves\" are often by themselves, and the same is true for some people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, lone wolves may not be lonely; some people are simply more comfortable alone or don't want or need <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-tell-someone-you-support-them-in-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help<\/a> from others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Terry is a <strong>lone wolf<\/strong> who prefers to be by himself most of the time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teddy_bear\"><\/span><strong>Teddy bear<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Real bears are big, dangerous animals, but <em>teddy<\/em> bears are soft, cute toys for children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calling a person a \"teddy bear\" combines these two ideas \u2014 they may seem scary to people who don't know them, but in reality, they're very kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>People think Mitch is a tough, scary guy, but when you get to know him, you'll see he's actually a <strong>teddy bear<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unicorn\"><\/span><strong>Unicorn<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/10060510\/animal_people_names_3-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Pink and white plush toys shaped like unicorns\" class=\"wp-image-11720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/10060510\/animal_people_names_3-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/10060510\/animal_people_names_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/10060510\/animal_people_names_3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/10060510\/animal_people_names_3-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/10060510\/animal_people_names_3-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unicorns are creatures that look like horses but with a single horn sticking out of their foreheads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because unicorns don't exist in real life, native speakers use this term casually to refer to someone with special features or skills that are very difficult to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We were extremely lucky to hire Susan. She's a <strong>unicorn <\/strong>with all of the skills we needed and more.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rat\"><\/span><strong>Rat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike mice, which some people think are cute, rats usually have a dirty image. As a result, when we refer to someone as a \"rat,\" we're saying that person can't be trusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Tom is a <strong>rat<\/strong> who'll betray you quickly if it gives him an advantage.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Ratting on\" someone (or \"ratting someone out\") is betraying them by sharing secret, sensitive information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I never should have trusted you \u2014 I knew you would <strong>rat me out<\/strong> someday.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Rat\" can also refer to someone who spends a lot of time in a particular place. This usage isn't as negative as the ones above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Malik and his friends are mall <strong>rats<\/strong>; they go there every day after school just to hang out.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shark\"><\/span><strong>Shark<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/13054936\/AD_4nXcGUNRFGNG6YZUriGpIsspT4oh7ur-Qo4O33ddkWo62i3yXDzUOKBLqIzCYtkDiQZc4IFbSjtKXJo_nHHw856EHNByZDq8G-yKx8CkWPWWaefRKPuKAXBHS5Fn9Kq4jRIZ-jNzo.jpg\" alt=\"A dangerous shark swimming in the sea\" class=\"wp-image-11895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/13054936\/AD_4nXcGUNRFGNG6YZUriGpIsspT4oh7ur-Qo4O33ddkWo62i3yXDzUOKBLqIzCYtkDiQZc4IFbSjtKXJo_nHHw856EHNByZDq8G-yKx8CkWPWWaefRKPuKAXBHS5Fn9Kq4jRIZ-jNzo.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/13054936\/AD_4nXcGUNRFGNG6YZUriGpIsspT4oh7ur-Qo4O33ddkWo62i3yXDzUOKBLqIzCYtkDiQZc4IFbSjtKXJo_nHHw856EHNByZDq8G-yKx8CkWPWWaefRKPuKAXBHS5Fn9Kq4jRIZ-jNzo-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/13054936\/AD_4nXcGUNRFGNG6YZUriGpIsspT4oh7ur-Qo4O33ddkWo62i3yXDzUOKBLqIzCYtkDiQZc4IFbSjtKXJo_nHHw856EHNByZDq8G-yKx8CkWPWWaefRKPuKAXBHS5Fn9Kq4jRIZ-jNzo-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/06\/13054936\/AD_4nXcGUNRFGNG6YZUriGpIsspT4oh7ur-Qo4O33ddkWo62i3yXDzUOKBLqIzCYtkDiQZc4IFbSjtKXJo_nHHw856EHNByZDq8G-yKx8CkWPWWaefRKPuKAXBHS5Fn9Kq4jRIZ-jNzo-700x400.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharks are large, dangerous fish that are known to attack humans. <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/popular-movie-quotes-used-in-daily-conversation\/#%E2%80%9CYoure_gonna_need_a_bigger_boat%E2%80%9D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Jaws<\/em><\/a>, a film about a killer shark and one of the first <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-idioms-and-expressions-for-the-summer\/#Summer_blockbuster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">summer blockbusters<\/a>, was a big hit when it was released in 1975.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Human \u201csharks\u201d are business people who'll do anything to achieve success \u2014 even lie, steal and cheat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Although the company is very successful, it's run by a bunch of <strong>sharks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dove\"><\/span><strong>Dove<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Doves are white birds that often represent peace. 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