Animal sayings

[Georgiesmum]

23. Leave it alone (3.8.4.3.)
40. A diverse scenario (5.1.9.6. 2.4.)

44.Get a move on (4.2.1.6.)
45. misleading (3.7.)
49. even strides (4.2.1.6.4.)
Many thanks for any help.

[bibblebub]

23) let sleeping dogs lie

[bibblebub]

45) red herring

[bibblebub]

40) that's a different kettle of fish ?

[Frank97]

49 ---- at a snail's pace ?

[Georgiesmum]

Thank you D97x7 But the answer to number 49 has to be(4.2.1.6.4.)

[Frank97]

I'm not sure what the four letter word might be, that's why I put four blanks before at a snail's pace . I'm probably way off though!

[Georgiesmum]

Thanks. Maybe i was trying too hard and the first word is walk!
Thanks for all your replies, much appreciated.

[catspaws]

walk at a snails pace?