Similes - Set 1

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As black as coal

Completely black

As blind as a bat

Unable to see well or at all

As cool as a cucumber

Calm and relaxed

As brave as a lion

Courageous

As cold as ice

Very cold or unfriendly

As busy as a bee

Very busy or hardworking

As clean as a whistle

Extremely clean or clear

As soft as velvet

Exceptionally soft and smooth

As sharp as a razor

Very sharp or clever

As white as snow

Perfect or completely uncorrupted and honest

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