Metaphors
Similes
Idioms
100
As strong as an ox
What is a very strong person
100
His back ached! The bed felt like a pile of rocks.
What is the bed was very uncomfortable.
100
It's raining cats and dogs
What is it's raining very hard.
200
As wise as an owl
What is a smart person
200
His feet were as big as a tree.
What is his feet were VERY BIG!
200
Chip on your shoulder
What is being upset for something that happened in the past.
300
A heart of gold
What is a very kind person.
300
The fire alarm was like a screaming baby.
What is the fire alarm was very loud.
300
A leopard can't change his spots
What is someone can't change who they really are.
400
Her lips were as red as rubies
What is her lips were very red.
400
She can run as fast as a cheetah!
What is she can run VERY fast!
400
Costs an arm and a leg
What is costs a lot of money.
500
You are the light of my life
What is I love you more than anything.
500
He is like a thorn in my side.
What is he is very annoying.
500
They made their bed; now let them lie in it
What is to make a mistake and have to face the consequences.
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