Like a beached whale meaning
What does the saying 'Like a beached whale' mean?
Idiom: Like a beached whale
Meaning:
Once a whale is on a beach, it cannot get back into the easily, so if you are completely stuck somewhere and can't get away, you are stranded like a beached whale.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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