Similes Flashcards

(22 cards)

1
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extremely thin

A

thin as a rake

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2
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extremely smooth

A

as smooth as silk

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3
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extremely clever

A

bright as a button

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4
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extremely unintelligent (offensive, humorous if used about yourself)

A

as thick as two short planks

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5
Q

extremely fresh and full of energy

A

as fresh as a daisy

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6
Q

ran extremely fast

A

ran like the wind

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7
Q

drives fast and badly

A

drives like a maniac

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8
Q

fits extremely well

A

fits like a glove

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9
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very clearly

A

as clear as crystal

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10
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very poor

A

as poor as a church mouse

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11
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totally silent

A

as silent as the grave

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12
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posket ihan punaisena

A

as red as a beetroot

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13
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kaikki oli mun kimpussa kuin takiainen

A

you were all over her like a rash

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14
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extremely stupid

A

as thick as thieves

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15
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salamannopeasti

A

quick as a flash

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16
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erittäin innokkas

A

as keen as mustard

17
Q

working extremely hard

A

work like a dog

18
Q

pomo tuli juuri sisään todella vihaisen näköisenä

A

The boss just came in with a face like thunder

19
Q

itsepäinen muuli

A

as stubborn as a mule

20
Q

extremely dry /thirsty

A

as dry as a bone

21
Q

extremely boring

A

as dry as dust