Comparative idioms
There are lots of idioms which use 'as ... as ...' as a key structure. For example, as dry as a bone - This piece of bread is as dry as a bone. I can't eat it. As dry as a bone means something is very dry.
These idioms function as similes and they often carry an emphatic meaning.
Idioms describing personality and behaviour:
描述个性和行为的惯用语
As thick as two short planks - very stupid, not at all clever (an informal idiom). Planks are flat pieces of wood, often used in house building
As stubborn as a mule - very stubborn, obstinate. A mule is an animal similar to a donkey
As good as gold - very well behaved, often used to describe children
As timid as a mouse - very shy and quiet
Idioms describing physical characteristics:
描述生理特征的惯用语
As strong as a horse - very strong
As strong as an ox - very strong. An ox is a strong animal similar to a cow
As pretty as a picture - very pretty, very attractive
As blind as a bat - very poor eyesight, unable to see. A bat is an animal that flies at night and does not use its eyes, it uses sound
As white as a sheet - very pale or white face, because you are unwell or very scared. Sheets on beds are often white
As light as a feather - not heavy, very light in weight. Birds are covered in feathers
Idioms describing the state of things:
描述事物的状态的惯用语
As right as rain - in good and normal condition
As good as new - in very good condition
As safe as houses - very safe, very secure and certain
As sound as a bell - in very good physical condition, e.g. an engine. A bell has to be in good condition in order to make a good ringing sound
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