Similes
Grandpa lounged on the raft in the middle of the pool like an old battleship.
old and gray, not moving much
The detective listened to her tales with a wooden face.
not moving - no expression
“This McFrappe is bussin.”
really good
After going to the zoo, the mall and the movies, Cassi was tired of bending over backwards to entertain her nieces.
trying very hard
Josie seems to ace every test. She's a regular Einstein.
someone super smart
The truth was like a bad taste on his tongue.
Hard to take
Kathy arrived at the grocery store with an army of children.
a lot of kids
"I got an A on that math test! No cap!"
not lying
Taylor Swift concerns sell out at the drop of a hat.
immediately
She cried a river of tears after losing her dog.
to cry a lot
She hung her head like a dying flower.
Her head hung low.
He pleaded for her forgiveness but Janet’s heart was cold iron.
cold, not caring
“We have a quiz today? I’m cooked.”
I will not survive this, I'm in trouble
Comparing iPhone to Samsung doesn't make sense. It's like comparing apples and oranges.
two different things that cannot be compared
Thanks for trying to explain that, but TBH your explanation is as clear as mud.
not clear at all
TBH: to be honest
The shingles on the shack shook in the storm winds like scared children.
they shook a lot
She cut him down with her words.
She made him feel terrible.
Student: “Love the drip today.”
Teacher: “Thank you. I got it on sale at Target.”
clothing, shoes, accessories
I was so mad when she spilled the beans to mom about her surprise party!
to tell a secret
This pizza is big enough to feed a small country!
it's really big
The ice sculptor’s hands fluttered like hummingbird wings.
fast
When Ninja Robot Squad came on TV, the boys were glued in their seats.
they were unmoving, stuck in their seats
Student 1: “Can I spill the tea for you?”
Student 2: “Not unless it’s piping hot tea.”
Student 1: “This is the freshest tea.”
Student 2: “Spill.”
gossip
Seems like we both struggle with fractions - we are definitely in the same boat.
to be in the same situation
That chocolate cake is calling my name.