Like a bull at a gate meaning
What does the saying 'Like a bull at a gate' mean?
Idiom: Like a bull at a gate
Meaning:
If you tackle a job very quickly, without any real thought about what you are doing, you are going at it like a bull at a gate.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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