What do the following words and phrases have in common?

1. Follow closely
2. Stoop down
3. Gloat
4. Tolerate
5. Outwit
6. Trick, bewilder
7. Gulp down

Answers:

Each word or phrase  can be expressed using the name of an animal:

1. Follow closely - DOG
2. Stoop down - DUCK
3. Gloat - CROW
4. Tolerate - BEAR
5. Outwit - FOX
6. Trick, bewilder - BUFFALO
7. Gulp down - WOLF

Credit: Washington Post Crossword
S. E. Booker
BEASTLY LANGUAGE