Question

The saying, "In like a lion, out like a lamb" is often used to describe the month of March. Using what you know about animal symbolism, which of the following best explains the meaning of the saying?

1. Everyone can enjoy the month of March, even all of the animals.

2. The beginning of the month is for celebrating common people. The end of the month is for celebrating royalty.

3. The weather at the beginning of the month is fierce, while the weather at the end of the month is gentle and calm.

4. The beginning of the month is quiet and lazy, while the end of the month is productive.

Answer 1

Answer:

3

Explanation:

The phrase comes from ancestral beliefs in balance, meaning if the weather at the start of the month was bad (like a roaring lion), the month should end with good weather (gentle, like a lamb).

Answer 2

Answer:

3. The weather at the beginning of the month is fierce, while the weather at the end of the month is gentle and calm.