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100

She was as brave as a lion on the rolercoaster.

She was very brave

100

That boy runs like the wind.

He runs very fast.

100

The classroom was a real zoo.

The classroom was crazy and out of control.

100

Laughter is medicine.

Laughter makes you feel better.

200

He walked around in his new shoes, as proud as a peacock.

He was very proud of his new shoes.

200

She was late to school because she slept like a log last night.

She slept very heavily.

200

His words were daggers.

His words were hurtful.

200

Time is money.

Your time is valuable.

300

The boy was strong as an ox.

He was very strong.

300

That boy was last place in the race because he moves like a snail.

He runs very slowly.

300

The boy is a night owl.

He stays up late at night.
300

Making all that money was music to my ears.

Making the money was a great experience.

400

The boys tried to trick him, but he was cunning as a fox.

He was too clever to be tricked

400

She saw the monster coming from a mile away because she has eyes like a fox.

She has good vision.

400

That girl doesn't do anything, she's a real couch potato.

She's lazy.

400

He's not just always on-time, he's a real early bird.

He's always early to things.

500

The girl wasn't scared of the monster, she was cool as a cucumber.

She was calm and not afraid.

500

The boys were fighting like cats and dogs.

They don't get along.

500

She has a heart of gold.

She is kind hearted.

500

That man is a snake in the grass.

He's not untrustworthy and deceptive.