Idioms
I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining cats and dogs.
It was raining really hard.
My dad was as busy as a beaver over the weekend.
Very busy
I am feeling blue.
Feeling sad/down
These shoes are killing me.
They hurt/are uncomfortbale
The tired old car coughed and wheezed down the street.
An old car that made a lot of noises.
Sally was beating around the bush while telling me about her day.
She was avoiding saying what she really meant.
The lake was crystal clear.
Very clear, easy to see through.
His words cut deeper than a knife.
He said something mean and hurtful.
I'm drowning in homework.
I have a lot of homework.
That chocolate cake is calling my name.
I really want it/ I desire it.
I really didn't want to take my math test, but decided I should just bite the bullet.
Do it and get it over with.
He was as brave as a lion.
Very brave
She is going through a rollercoaster of emotions.
She is experiencing a lot of different emotions.
Last night, my mom made enough food to feed an army.
She made a lot of food.
The cat danced around the toy mouse before pouncing on it.
It moved around the mouse in a smooth way
Before Tom performed in the play, Mary told him to break a leg.
Good luck.
Watching the show was like watching grass grow.
Boring, time consuming.
She has a bubbly personality.
She is always cheerful.
I've seen that movie a thousand times.
I have seen it a lot.
The city never sleeps.
There are always cars, people, and lights on.
Go to sleep.
Last night, I slept like a baby.
The sun is a creature of habit.
The sun rises and sets every day (pattern/repetition)
That man is as tall as a house.
He is really tall.
The brown grass was begging for water.
The grass really needed water.