Places
America is a melting pot.
A lot of people from other countries and cultures live in America.
He tried to help but his legs were rubber.
He was either so ill or nervous that he didn't think he could stand up.
Max is a pig when he eats.
Max is a very messy eater.
The car was a furnace in the sun.
The car was very hot because the sun was beating down on it.
Home was a prison.
You feel like you can't do as you like or leave when you like.
I had spent two months worrying about it and I was glad to get it off my chest.
To get something off your chest means to talk about something that has been bothering or upsetting you.
Mary’s hair was a lion's mane.
Mary's hair was wild and uncombed.
The clouds are balls of cotton.
The clouds look like cotton balls.
His room was a disaster area.
His room was very messy.
Your brain is a computer.
Focus on the opportunities at hand; a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
It's better to be content with what you have than to risk losing everything by seeking more.
She is a rollercoaster of emotions.
Her feelings are not stable. She's happy, sad, angry without feeling like she can control them.
The park was a lake after the heavy rain.
There was water standing on the ground of the park.
I had to bite my tongue to avoid saying something rude.
When you bite your tongue, you avoid speaking.
Be cautious; he might seem friendly, but he’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
He might have a pleasant and friendly appearance, but that hides the fact that he is dangerous and mean.
You are such an angel for helping me out.
You are very kind.