Idiom idiom
rare animal
Meaning
Synonym of rare bird.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“A person who loves to wake up early is a rare animal.”
“In this industry, a manager who actually listens to new ideas is a rare animal.”
“Finding a politician who prioritizes long-term public welfare over short-term popularity is, quite frankly, a rare animal in modern governance.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026