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sharp
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pointed
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blunt
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very thin
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The idiom 'as pointed as a needle' describes something with a sharp, tapered end.
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slippery
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slithery
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oily
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greasy
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The idiom 'as slippery as an eel' is used to describe someone who is difficult to catch or hold, either physically or metaphorically.
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The idiom 'as sharp as a razor' is a common expression for something with an extremely keen edge.
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slow
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sedate
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quick
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unhurried
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The idiom 'as slow as a snail' is a classic expression used to describe a very low speed.
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The idiom 'as silent as the dead' is used to describe absolute quietness.
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slow
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leisurely
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fast
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steady
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The idiom 'as slow as a tortoise' is a common expression, often referenced in the fable of the tortoise and the hare.
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silly
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imbecile
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wise
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witless
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The idiom 'as silly as a goose' is used to describe someone who is acting foolishly.
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slow
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time - consuming
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lengthy
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protracted
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The idiom 'as slow as molasses' (in January) is a common expression for something moving at a very sluggish pace.
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smooth
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suave
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rough
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polished
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The idiom 'as smooth as silk' is used to describe a texture that is very soft and even.
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'As sly as a fox' is an idiom meaning cunning as a fox.
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slow
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sluggish
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dull
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stagnant
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The idiom 'as slow as a wet weekend' is a British expression used to describe something that feels like it is dragging on forever.
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snug
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compact
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exposed
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concealed
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The idiom 'as snug as a bug in a rug' is used to describe someone who is very comfortable and cozy.
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sour
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pungent
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sweet
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piquant
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The idiom 'as sour as vinegar' is used to describe something with a very sharp, acidic taste or a person with a bitter temperament.
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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'.
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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.