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Similes, Metaphors and Idioms
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Figurative language — similes with 'like/as', metaphors, common idioms and proverbs
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1
Sort these expressions — are they SIMILES (use 'like' or 'as') or IDIOMS (fixed expressions with figurative meaning)?
1He let the cat out of the bag
2It's raining cats and dogs
3His hands were as cold as ice
4The road stretched like a grey ribbon
5She has a green thumb
6He's got ants in his pants
7As brave as a lion
8She swims like a fish
Simile (uses 'like' or 'as')
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Idiom (fixed expression, figurative meaning)
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2
Match each idiom to its actual meaning!
Don't throw in the towel. (meaning: )
to not give up
take it easy
to study very hard
He is burning the midnight oil. (meaning: )
raining very heavily
revealed a secret
to study very hard
He let the cat out of the bag. (meaning: )
take it easy
to not give up
revealed a secret
This test is a piece of cake. (meaning: )
feeling unwell
raining very heavily
very easy
She is under the weather. (meaning: )
feeling unwell
revealed a secret
to not give up
3
Complete these well-known similes!
The young wrestler was .
as strong as an ox
as busy as a bee
as sweet as honey
The hardworking ant was .
as strong as an ox
as sweet as honey
as busy as a bee
The child's smile was on a cloudy day.
as bright as the sun
as cold as ice
as busy as a bee
Her hands felt in the winter.
like a fish in water
like a feather
as cold as ice
The little girl's voice was .
as bright as the sun
as strong as an ox
as sweet as honey
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