2007-05-24 10:31:33 · 7 answers · asked by SheVamp_74 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The mongoose is from the weasel family and is the only natural enemy of the cobra. It is a fearsome fighter and when engaging a cobra, defending its territory or having sex it demonstrates outrageous behavior that is often interpreted as 'anger'. The Tasmanian devil is even worse!
2007-05-24 10:36:48 · answer #1 · answered by SexRexRx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess it was during the era when the British Empire tried to control India. It probably amazed the Europeans to see how daring a mongoose is. The expression probably was not meant to indicate anger as much as lunacy because the cobra was so very dangerous and only a "brainless" animal would take one on.
2007-05-24 10:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by Jess 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever met a mongoose? Mean sunsa bitches. Just kidding, I have never he are that one. I have he are Mad as a Hatter which originated in the time when they used mercury to cure the hats they made which lead to psychotic behavior.
2007-05-24 10:40:17 · answer #3 · answered by DaysofSweetLight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard that expression - frequently use mad as a march hare or mad as a hatter.
2007-05-24 10:53:59 · answer #4 · answered by Purple 8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard that saying before, but the saying in our family is MAD AS A BOX 'O'FROGS.
2007-05-24 10:41:05 · answer #5 · answered by fool4love 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I naver heard this before
2007-05-27 20:46:41 · answer #6 · answered by amtusS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about 'as in-substantiated as a pray mantis'?
2007-05-24 12:31:33 · answer #7 · answered by Albinoballs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋