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Examples of Simile for Daily Usage

1. As black as coal
Example: His face became as black as coal after being criticized.

2. As blind as a bat
Example: My uncle is as blind as a bat without his spectacles.

3. As cool as a cucumber
Example: While all of us were panicking just before the declaration of
the results, Naina was as cool as a cucumber.

4. As brave as a lion
Example: While fighting the war, the soldier was as brave as a lion.

5. Cunning like a fox


Example: Don’t trust his words, he is cunning like a fox.

6. As cold as ice
Example: The expression on her face was as cold as ice.

7. As busy as a bee
Example: My wife is as busy as a bee in the mornings.

8. As clean as a whistle
Example: The maid has done a good job, and the hall is as clean as a
whistle

9. As soft as velvet
Example: I just love my new blanket, it is as soft as velvet!

10. As sharp as a razor


Example: Despite being over 75 years of age, my grandmother’s mind
is as sharp as a razor.

11. As white as snow


Example: The clothes she wore were as white as snow.

12. As white as a ghost


Example: Her face became as white as a ghost when she spotted the
burglar in her house.

13. As fresh as a daisy


Example: You still look as fresh as a daisy after finishing all the work!
14. As stiff as a board
Example: I am sure that he is very nervous, he is standing as stiff as a
board on the stage.

15. As proud as a peacock


Example: She is as proud as a peacock after getting selected for the
lead role in the drama.

16. As gentle as a lamb


Example: My grandmother may seem scary to others, but she is as
gentle as a lamb.

18. As bright as a button


Example: She seems to be as bright as a button!

19. As strong as an ox
Example: Although he has lost some weight, he is still as strong as an
ox.

20. As hot as hell


Example: How can you bear to go out in this weather? It is as hot as
hell!

21. As tough as leather


Example: My brother can help you move all this furniture, he is as
tough as leather!
22. As bright as the moon
Example: Her eyes shined as bright as the moon on receiving her
birthday gift.
23. As thin as a rake
Example: How can you eat so much and still be as thin as a rake?
24. As wise as an owl
Example: This problem seems tough! You can only solve this if you are
as wise as an owl!

25. As clear as crystal


Example: She loved visiting the lake high up in the mountains, whose
water was as clear as crystal.

26. As smooth as silk


Example: Her voice is as smooth as silk.

27. As stubborn as a mule


Example: It’s no use trying to change his mind, that man is as stubborn
as a mule.
28. As silent as the grave
Example: He knew something was wrong when he found his friends as
silent as the grave.

29. As light as a feather


Example: This shawl is made from very fine material, it’s as light as a
feather!

30. As old as the hills


Example: Her grandmother’s love story was as old as the hills.

31. As straight as an arrow


Example: You can trust him, he is as straight as an arrow.

32. As innocent as a lamb


33. As tough as nails
34. As shiny as a new pin
35. As hot as hell
36. As white as a ghost
37. As bright as a button
38. As cool as a cucumber
39. As cold as ice
40. As light as a feather
41. As sweet as sugar
42. As blind as a bat
43. As common as dirt
44. As tall as a giraffe
45. As hard as nails
46. As cute as a kitten
47. As bold as brass
48. As happy as a clam
49. As black as coal
50. As American as apple pie.
51. As big as an elephant.
52. As black as coal.
53. As blind as a bat.
54. As boring as watching paint dry.
55. As brave as a lion.
56. As busy as a bee.
57. As cold as ice
58. As cool as a cucumber
59. As cunning as a fox
60. As dead as a doornail
61. As deaf as a post
62. As difficult as nailing jelly to a tree
63. As dry as a bone
64. As dull as dishwater
65. As easy as ABC
66. As old as the hills
67. As pale as death
68. As for fit as a fiddle
69. As flat as a pancake
70. As free as a bird
71. As fresh as a daisy
72. As gentle as a lamb
73. As good as gold
74. As hard as nails
75. As heavy as lead
76. As helpless as a baby
77. As honest as the day is long
78. As hot as blue blazes
79. As hungry as a bear
80. As cheap as dirt.
81. As clean as a whistle.
82. As clear as mud.
83. As clear as crystal.
84. As boring as watching paint dry
85. As busy as a bee
86. As clean as a whistle
87. As cool as a cucumber
88. As cunning as a fox
89. As dead as a doornail
90. As deaf as a post
91. As difficult as nailing jelly to a tree
92. As dry as a bone
93. As dull as dishwater
94. As easy as ABC
95. As sick as a dog
96. As silent as the grave
97. As slippery as an eel
98. As slow as molasses
99. As smooth as a baby’s bottom
100. As snug as a bug in a rug
101. As solid as the ground we stand on
102. As sour as vinegar
103. As stiff as a board
104. As straight as an arrow
105. The breeze was gentle like a butterfly.
106. She danced lightly, like a fluttering butterfly.
107. You are as pale as a white sheet.
108. Your hands are as cold as the Arctic.
109. His mind is like an encyclopedia.
110. It was as light as a penny.
111. He soared like an eagle.
112. It was damp like dew in the morning.
113. He was as lost as a sheep.
114. She worked as hard as an ant gathering his harvest.
115. She was as prickly as a cactus.
116. The puppy wagged his tail like a toddler who just got a lollipop.
117. The children were as happy as a hog with fresh mud.
118. The burglar looked as sketchy as jelly with green fuzz on top.
119. As American as apple pie
120. As black as coal
121. Her teeth were as white as pearls.
122. She moved as gracefully as a prima ballerina.
123. They ran around, going this way and that, like leaves on a
blustery day.

More examples of SIMILES Examples of METAPHORS

As busy as a beaver His home is a prison.

As blind as a bat. My colleague is a dark horse.

As black as coal Laughter is the best medicine.

As clean as a whistle That boy is a rotten apple.

As flat as a pancake You are an angel!

As innocent as a lamb Our teacher is a dragon.

As old as the hills Life is a series of stepping stones.

As plain as day Time is money.

As quiet as a mouse The actress is a star.

As steady as a rock He's a bit of a rough diamond.

As stubborn as a mule Charlie is a night owl.

As sly as a fox Her brain is a computer.


More examples of SIMILES Examples of METAPHORS

As white as snow Alex is a rolling stone.

As wise as an owl Children can be clowns.

Eat like a bird America is a melting pot.

Cry like a baby His daughter is his sunshine.

Act like a child That man is a road hog.

Fit like a glove Julie is an early bird.

Sell like hot cakes We finally got the green light.

Sleep like a log The market is the heart of the town.

Spread like wildfire Hard work is the key to success.

Swim like a fish Life is a roller-coaster.

Behave like a lunatic. His speech was a marathon.

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