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What does 'a knight in shining armour' mean?
What does 'a square peg in a round hole' refer to?
an able person in the wrong job
What does 'a bright spark' mean?
clever and lively person
What does 'an ugly duckling' describe?
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What does 'a chip off the old block' mean?
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What is meant by 'a rough diamond'?
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What does 'a shoulder to cry on' mean?
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What does 'a thorn in someone's side' refer to?
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What is a 'live wire'?
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What does 'a fairy godmother' mean?
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What does 'as bold as brass' mean?
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What does 'as bright as a button' refer to?
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What does 'as fresh as a daisy' mean?
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What does 'as dull as ditchwater' refer to?
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What does 'as hard as nails' mean?
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What does 'as mad as a hatter' mean?
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What does 'as poor as a church mouse' indicate?
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What does 'as different as chalk and cheese' mean?
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What does 'as ugly as sin' mean?
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What does 'as tough as old boots' refer to?
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Study Notes
Metaphors and Similes to Describe People
- A knight in shining armour: Represents someone who provides assistance in difficult situations.
- A square peg in a round hole: Describes a capable individual placed in an unsuitable job or role.
- A bright spark: Refers to a clever and lively person with an energetic disposition.
- An ugly duckling: Depicts an unattractive child who later matures into beauty.
- A chip off the old block: Indicates a person who closely resembles one of their parents in appearance or traits.
- A rough diamond: Describes someone with a kind and generous nature, but with a rough exterior or demeanor.
- A shoulder to cry on: Refers to a sympathetic listener for someone experiencing difficulties or problems.
- A thorn in someone's side: Signifies a continual annoyance or bother, whether it's a person, object, or situation.
- A live wire: Represents someone very active, both mentally and physically, often characterized by high energy.
- A fairy godmother: Refers to someone who assists in achieving goals during challenging times.
- As bold as brass: Describes a person who is very confident and willing to take risks, unafraid of expressing feelings.
- As bright as a button: Indicates someone who is exceptionally intelligent.
- As fresh as a daisy: Represents a person full of energy and enthusiasm.
- As dull as ditchwater: Describes something or someone that is extremely boring.
- As hard as nails: Refers to a person who is emotionally tough, not showing sympathy or fear.
- As mad as a hatter: Describes someone who is eccentric or behaves strangely, often perceived as crazy.
- As poor as a church mouse: Indicates extreme poverty and lack of resources.
- As different as chalk and cheese: Signifies things or people that are completely dissimilar.
- As ugly as sin: Describes someone or something that is very unattractive and unpleasant in appearance.
- As tough as old boots: Represents a person who is notably strong and resilient.
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Test your knowledge of descriptive phrases like metaphors and similes that characterize people. This quiz includes common expressions and their meanings, offering insights into language use and creativity. Perfect for enhancing your understanding of figurative language in everyday contexts.