Similes

Your grandmother is 88 years old, but she's still as sharp as a tack. What does AS SHARP AS A TACK mean?

You ask your friend about his new puppy. He says, "She hasn't chewed up any of my shoes yet, but I watch her like a hawk." What does WATCH HER LIKE A HAWK mean?

Your dad tells you how to solve one of your math problems. You give him a puzzled look and say, "That explanation is as clear as mud, Dad." What does AS CLEAR AS MUD mean?

You and your friends are playing basketball. You say, "Let's stop for a while. I'm hot and my throat is as dry as a bone." What does AS DRY AS A BONE mean?

You tell your grandma that you're col. She tucks a warm blanket around you and says, "Now you'll be as snug as a bug in a rug." What does AS SNUG AS A BUG IN A RUG mean?

You want to play baseball on Saturday, but you hurt your foot. The doctor says, "Don't worry. Your foot will be as right as rain by then." What does AS RIGHT AS RAIN mean?

Your teacher says, "The Colorado River helped to form the Grand Canyon. It winds like a snake through the canyon." What does WINDS LIKE A SNAKE mean?

Your grandpa tells you, "Everything you do reminds me of your dad. You're like two peas in a pod." What does LIKE TWO PEAS IN A POD mean?

Your favorite baseball player has hit 47 home runs this year. Your mom says, "It's no wonder. That guy is built like a tank." What does BUILT LIKE A TANK mean?

You put on body lotion every day because you like your skin to feel as smooth as silk. What does AS SMOOTH AS SILK mean?

When your dad sees you, he says, "What's wrong? I can see you're upset. It's as plain as the nose on your face." What does AS PLAIN AS THE NOSE ON YOUR FACE mean?