Answer the clues below with phrases containing the name of an animal.

 

1. Warning of impending danger

2. Emergency situation

3. Spiteful one

4. Deceitful one

5. Something bought sight unseen

6. Obsessing over one particular thing

7. Topic on everyone's mind - but not discussed 

8. Children's keep-away game that can turn mean.

Answers:

 

1. Canary in a coal mine

2. Ox in the mire

3. Dog in the manger

4. Snake in the grass

5. Pig in a poke

6. Bee in your bonnet

7. Elephant in the room 

8. Monkey in the middle