The very
common
fixed figurative expression as ___
___ as a(n) ___
is often used in informal
conversation.
Here are
more examples, comments on meanings, and
notes on how the examples might
be
used:
as _____ as a(n) _____ (#4)
as right
as rain: exactly right; 100%
right.
| A: |
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Ho-Hyun says that
Chicago is the capital
of
the state of Illinois,
but I think it's Springfield.
Am I right? |
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| B: |
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Yes, you're as right as
rain.
Chicago is
the largest city in
Illinois, but Springfield
is the
state capital. |
as snug
as a bug in a rug: very comfortable;
cozy
| A: |
|
I think this
probably wasn't a very good day
to go camping because it's going
to get pretty
cold
tonight. Is your tent going to be warm
enough for you? |
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| B: |
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Yes. I'll be as snug as a bug in a
rug
when
I get into my sleeping bag. |
as sound
as a
dollar: financially
stable;
financially
dependable;
a good value
You don't need to worry about
investing
in the XYZ
Corporation. It's an old company
and it's as sound as a
dollar.
as
strong
as an ox: very strong;
unusually
strong
If you need help moving the
furniture,
ask my
friend
Antonio to help you. He's
a
very nice guy and he's also as
strong
as an ox.
as thin
as a
broomstick: very
thin;
unusually thin
(used
to describe people). Note: a
broomstick
is the
handle of a broom.
If a person were this thin, he /
she
would be extremely
thin.
Fred and his wife are an odd
couple.
Fred is quite
heavy, but his wife is
as thin as a
broomstick.
as thin
as a rail: also very thin;
unusually thin
(used
to describe people).
Note: a rail is a
thin
piece of wood used
to make part
of a fence.
If
a person
were this thin, he / she would be
extremely thin.
Haven't you been eating? You've
really
lost a lot of
weight. In fact, you're as thin
as a
rail!
Special
Note
There is no article before
rain
in as right as rain because
rain
is an uncountable
noun.
to be continued . . .
.
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