List of most common expressions in English
Top English expressions used in daily life
As black as night
Meaning: So dark that it is difficult to see.
Example: I am surprised to see him in white hair. His hair used to be black as night.
As blind as a bat
Meaning: Unable to see or has bad eyesight.
Example: She can not read without glasses. She is as blind as a bat.
As brave as a lion
Meaning: Very brave and courageous.
Example: As brave as a lion, Tony jumped into the river to save someone's life.
As busy as a bee
Meaning: Very busy and always active
Example: During festival season I am as busy as bee.
Happy as a lark
Meaning: Very happy; satisfied.
Example: I've been happy as a lark ever since I found my dream job.
As clear as crystal
Meaning: Very easy to understand.
Example: We can see sky full of stars, no clouds and as clear as crystal.
As cold as ice
Meaning: Very unfriendly behavior
Example: We know why she never liked him, he was as cold as stone.
As cunning as a fox
Meaning: Very clever or cunning
Example: Don't lend him money even if swears to return it back. He is as cunning as a fox.
As dry as dust
Meaning: Very dull and boring.
Example: Whatever we learned in history class was as dry as dust.
As solid as a rock
Meaning: Very dependable and strong.
Example: Cricketer Rahul Dravid was as solid as a rock. Performed under extreme pressure.
As good as gold
Meaning: Very genuine and well behaved (especially for child).
Example: Kids were as good as gold during school picnic.
As light as a feather
Meaning: Very light in weight.
Example: Although we had big suitcase, it was as light as a feather.
As poor as a church mouse
Meaning: Extremely poor or short of money.
Example: I visited her small house in a village. She is as poor as church mouse.
As regular as the clock
Meaning: Always on time; very regularly.
Example: We need to reach station on time, trains are as regular as the clock.
As smooth as butter
Meaning: Very smooth.
Example: I always liked MJ's dance. His moves were as smooth as butter.
As white as snow
Meaning: Extremely white in color.
Example: Her teeth were white as snow and of an evenness to marvel at.
As free as a bird
Meaning: Completely free; no restrictions.
Example: My girlfriend left me. Now I am as free as a bird.
As easy as ABC
Meaning: Extremely easy; requires very little effort.
Example: Thanks to smartphones! Communication is now as easy as ABC.
As hungry as a bear
Meaning: Very hungry or starving.
Example: I Haven't had my breakfast this morning and I'm hungry as a bear!
As simple as that
Meaning: Very easy to understand
Example: Without profit business can not survive for too long, as simple as that.
As cold as stone
Meaning: Something is very cold or person is unemotional.
Example: We could not expect mercy from him, his heart was as cold as stone.
As dry as a bone
Meaning: Completely or fully dry.
Example: During summer there will be no water in this lack. It will be as dry as a bone.
As tough as old boots
Meaning: Very strong to deal with difficulties or pain.
Example: Don't worry about my health. I am as tough as old boots.
As green as grass
Meaning: No knowledge or experience.
Example: When I started my first job, I was as green as grass.
As quick as lightning
Meaning: Very quick and fast.
Example: Roger Federer is as quick as lightning while playing tennis.
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