Describing Qualities - Shape, Color & Texture

Master English idioms regarding shape, color, and texture, like "dry as a bone" and "soaked to the skin".

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities

(as) dry as a bone

[phrase]

used to refer to something that is free of any moisture

Ex: Despite the heavy rain shower, the porch remained dry as a bone, shielded from the downpour by the awning.

soaked to the skin

[phrase]

completely covered with water or some other liquid

Ex: They decided to have a water fight in the backyard, and within minutes, everyone was soaked to the skin, laughing and shivering in the cool water.

(as) long as one's arm

[phrase]

used to refer to something that has a very considerable or unusual length

Ex: The contract contained terms and conditions as long as one's arm, requiring careful review before signing.

Describing Qualities
Good Quality or Condition	Poor Quality or Condition	Boring or Interesting	Comparison
Similar or Dissimilar	Order and Tidiness	Old & New Things	Shape, Color & Texture
Place & Position	Location & Placement	Compatibility & Incompatibility	Suitability & Unsuitability
Usefulness & Value	Nature	Vehicles	Describing Qualities

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