Animalisms... What other terms derive from parts of an animal, like 'wing it', or 'hoof it'? [closed]

Solution 1:

Some of these are pushing the definition, I'm sure, but... You can:

  • hightail it out of here.
  • beef something up (or have a beef with someone).
  • nose around.
  • feather your nest.
  • shank a ball.
  • paw someone.
  • go into hock.
  • ham it up.
  • keep abreast of something.

Solution 2:

A detective may tail a suspect.