B2 – Upper intermediate
Pay attention while listening and reading along with this very interesting article. You will find that some verbs are coined from animal names.
Take note of how some nouns can be used as verbs.
Weasel, Duck, Dog: Animals That Are Also Verbs
Discuss:
1. In your own words, explain what it means to weasel your way out of something.
2. Have you ever been hounded by someone to do something?
3. What does it mean to fish for compliments?
4. Aside from the ones used in the article, what other animals can be used as verbs?