It's raining cats and dogs.
It's raining really hard.
The cafeteria was a zoo.
The cafeteria was loud and chaotic.
Jenny is as blind as a bat.
Jenny has really bad eyesight.
I have a ton of homework.
I have a lot of homework.
Maria has butterflies in her stomach.
Maria is nervous.
Timothy is a chicken.
Timothy is scared of something.
Brandon can swim like a fish.
Brandon is a good swimmer.
I have told you to wash the dishes a million times!
I have to remind you a lot to wash the dishes.
Don't throw in the towel.
Don't give up!
Life is a roller coaster.
Life has its ups and downs.
Charlene's car felt really warm.
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
I'm very hungry.
Save it for a rainy day.
Save your money until you really need it.
Jared's bedroom is a disaster area.
Jared's bedroom is very messy.
The ballerina was very graceful.
That fancy car cost a bazillion dollars!
The fancy car is very expensive.
Joe has a chip on his shoulder.
Denise is a night owl.
Lavar's teacher said that he is as fast as a cheetah.
Lavar can run really fast.
If my mom won't buy those shoes I'll die!
I really want those shoes.