You all know what a bat is right? If not, I’ll tell you…
A bat is a flying nocturnal mammal that sleeps upside down. Some bats drink the blood of their prey, others prefer insects.
FUN FACT – The word ‘bat’ has other meanings in English too (it’s a homonym). If you don’t know what a homonym is but would like to find out, click the link. They are very useful for English language learners to know.
bat idioms and sayings
Here is a list of bat idioms. Each idiom includes the meaning and a real-life picture example.
as blind as a bat
meaning – you can’t see a thing
example – My grandad is as blind as a bat, he can’t read road signs anymore.
have bats in one’s belfry
meaning – be crazy or eccentric
example – My nan hasn’t been taking her medication, she has bats in her belfry.
like a bat out of hell
meaning – very sudden, quick, and frantic
example – The kids ran out of the haunted castle like a bat out of hell.
old bat
meaning – an annoying/irritating old person
example – The old bat next door just pinched my football.
You can download a table of bat idioms and sayings below.
If you’ve enjoyed this page, don’t forget to check out some more animal idioms by clicking on the links below.
