Simile "as"
Idioms
Simile "like"
100
Allen was as quiet as a mouse when he went to church with Jordan.
"as quiet as a mouse" Allen and a mouse
100
The boy got bullied at his new school. He got a taste of his own medicine. What does this mean?
He got karma, he is being treated the way he treats others.
100
Mrs. Fowler sings like an angel.
"like an angel" Mrs. Fowler and an angel.
200
His tire was as flat as a pancake.
"as flat as a pancake" Tire and pancake
200
I am at crossroads.
You are not sure what to do- need to make a decision.
200
Jordan got so mad that he exploded like a volcano.
"like a volcano" Jordan and a volcano
300
The exam was as easy as ABC's.
"as easy as ABC's" The exam and ABC's
300
Mrs. Adams was a bit under the weather yesterday. What does this mean?
She doesn't feel well.
300
Rose and Destiny are like 2 peas in a pod.
"like 2 peas in a pod" Rose and Destiny and 2 peas in a pod
400
Miss Heck's class is as boring as watching paint dry.
Boring as watching paint dry. Miss Heck's class and watching paint dry.
400
Curiosity killed the cat. What does this mean?
It is dangerous when you get into stuff because you are too curious.
400
Ms. Casey cried like a baby when she saw the spider.
"cried like a baby" Ms. Casey and baby
500
When Bailey is as blind as a bat when she takes off her glasses. What is the simile and what two things are being compared?
"as blind as a bat" Bailey and a bat
500
Our plan failed. It was back to the drawing board. What does this mean?
Start over
500
Maciah ate like a pig at thanksgiving.
"like a pig" Maciah and a pig
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