Multiple choice

Directions: Complete the following simile.

As ________ as a hound's tooth.

  1. clean

  2. neat

  3. tidy

  4. unsoiled
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Explanation

'As clean as a hound's tooth' is a traditional idiom describing something spotless or completely free from dirt, referencing how dogs' teeth are notably clean and white. This is an older but still-recognized expression. While neat, tidy, and unsoiled are similar, 'clean' is the specific word used in this traditional idiom.

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