Similes
Metaphors
Idioms
Hyperboles
100

She runs like a gazelle.

She runs very fast.

100

He has a big heart.

He is very kind.

100

Zip your lips.

Stop talking.

100

I've told you a million times.

I told you lots of times.

200

He is as strong as an ox.

He is very strong.

200

She is a night owl.

She likes to stay up late.

200

She's catching some Z's.

She's sleeping.

200

I could eat a horse.

I am very hungry.

300

You swim like a fish.

You swim well.

300

He is a pig when he eats.

He is a messy eater.

300

I'd like to sleep on it.

I'd like to think about it.

300

The line at the store was a mile long.

The line was long.

400

They fight like cats and dogs.

They fight a lot.

400

My hands were icicles.

My hands were very cold.

400

I'm all ears.

I'm listening.

400

My backpack weighs a ton.

My backpack is heavy.

500

She is as sharp as a tack.

She is smart.

500

Life is a roller coaster.

Life has many ups and downs.

500

He has butterflies in his stomach.

He's nervous.

500

I was dying of laughter.

I was laughing a lot.