He laughed and quipped "why buy a book when you can join a library," using the proverb humorously to suggest that being available to many partners was preferable to committing to just one.

After months of rest and nutritious food, the rescued colt looked healthy as a horse.

Despite his small frame, the firefighter was strong as a bull when he lifted the fallen beam.

After a month of gigs on the chicken-in-a-basket circuit, the comedian was exhausted but richer in experience.

In the final lap, he managed to get a run on the leader and slipped past him to take the win.

Despite his confidence, he ended up out for a duck and the team struggled to recover.

She was taking a bath when the phone rang.

If the details are unclear, the manager gives someone a ring to clarify them.

By the time the guests arrived, he had already taken a bath and put on his suit.

Having given someone a ring, Laura set her phone aside and smiled.