English Similes Completion Quiz

Means something impossible to find.

The idiom 'as sick as a dog' is a common English expression used to describe someone who is very ill.

While 'as sick as a parrot' is a recognized idiom (often meaning disappointed or dejected), it is the standard completion for this specific phrase in common usage.

The idiom 'as silent as the grave' is used to describe absolute stillness or quiet.

The idiom 'as sensitive as a flower' is used to describe someone or something that is delicate or easily affected.

The idiom 'as pointed as a needle' describes something with a sharp, tapered end.

The idiom 'as slippery as an eel' is used to describe someone who is difficult to catch or hold, either physically or metaphorically.

The idiom 'as sharp as a razor' is a common expression for something with an extremely keen edge.

The idiom 'as slow as a snail' is a classic expression used to describe a very low speed.

The idiom 'as silent as the dead' is used to describe absolute quietness.

The idiom 'as slow as a tortoise' is a common expression, often referenced in the fable of the tortoise and the hare.

The idiom 'as silly as a goose' is used to describe someone who is acting foolishly.

The idiom 'as slow as molasses' (in January) is a common expression for something moving at a very sluggish pace.

The idiom 'as smooth as silk' is used to describe a texture that is very soft and even.

'As sly as a fox' is an idiom meaning cunning as a fox.

The idiom 'as slow as a wet weekend' is a British expression used to describe something that feels like it is dragging on forever.

The idiom 'as snug as a bug in a rug' is used to describe someone who is very comfortable and cozy.

The idiom 'as sour as vinegar' is used to describe something with a very sharp, acidic taste or a person with a bitter temperament.

The idiom 'as sound as a bell' is a common English expression meaning to be in perfect health or condition. The other options do not form established idiomatic phrases with 'bell'.

The idiom 'as soft as a baby's bottom' is a common simile used to describe something very smooth or soft. The other options are not standard idiomatic comparisons.

The idiom 'as solid as a rock' is a standard expression used to describe something firm, stable, or reliable. While 'hard' is a property of a rock, 'solid' is the idiomatic choice here.

The idiom 'as steady as a rock' is used to describe someone or something that is unwavering or reliable. While 'firm' is a synonym, 'steady' is the standard idiomatic completion.

The idiom 'as sticky as jam' is a common comparison used to describe something with a viscous or adhesive texture. The other options do not fit the common usage.

The idiom 'as sober as a judge' is a well-known phrase used to describe someone who is very serious or completely free from intoxication. The other options do not form common idioms.

The phrase 'as solid as the ground we stand on' is a common metaphorical expression for something that is reliable, firm, or undeniable. 'Solid' is the most appropriate descriptor for ground in this context.