Metaphors Meanings
"He's a walking encyclopedia" figuratively means what?
That boy is smart
What is being compared in the sentence, "he is as strong as an ox"
The boys strength and an ox
Hot potato usually refers to when something is?
Hot
"Franklin has a heart of gold" figuratively means?
Franklin is a caring person
What is being compared in the simile "blind as a bat"
Someone's eyesight and a bat
If something is a "ripoff" it is considered what?
Too expensive
"I am feeling blue" figuratively means?
To be upset about something
the cleanliness of the house and a whistle
When you cross your fingers, you are hoping for what?
Good luck
"Hope is on the horizon"
Good things are about to come
"Your explanation is as clear as mud" typically means what?
Your explanation was hard to understand
If someone has cold feet they are usually what?
Nervous
"I am about to fade off to sleep"
To be tired
Finish the simile, "they fought like cats and... "
Dogs
When people are "seeing eye to eye," they are what?
Agreeing on a topic.