like being savaged by a dead sheep

The phrase "like being savaged by a dead sheep" is an idiom often used to describe a situation or experience that is unpleasant, disheartening, or frustrating. It suggests that the experience is unexpectedly demoralizing or emotionally draining, despite appearing harmless or insignificant at first. The comparison to being attacked by a dead sheep emphasizes the idea of helplessness and the inability to defend oneself against a seemingly harmless or lifeless entity.