English Idioms About “Death”
Idiom: At death’s door
Meaning: If you say you are at death’s door you mean that you are very close to the end of your life.
Example: She was so ill and was at death’s door for more than a month.

English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: Take the bull by the horns
Meaning: To deal with a matter in a direct manner, especially to confront a difficulty rather than avoid it.
Example: He was ready to take the bull by the horns and settle the problem he had with his partners.