English Idioms used to Describe Qualities

English Idioms used to Describe Qualities - Describing Qualities

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(as) still as a stone
phrase
used to refer to a person or thing that is completely motionless
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(as) heavy as lead
phrase
used to refer to someone or something that is very difficult to lift or move, due to being heavy
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(as) light as a feather
phrase
used to refer to someone or something that is very easy to lift and carry, due to having no considerable weight
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in the raw
phrase
(of a thing) in its most natural or true state of existence
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a sight for sore eyes
phrase
a person or thing that is very strange or unattractive in appearance
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off the rails
phrase
used to say that something is extreme or exciting
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Old Harry
noun
the devil or any character that has similarities to it
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snail mail
noun
mail that is delivered physically by the postal system as opposed to email and other electronic means
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a bunch of fives
phrase
a person's fist
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AWOL
adjective
referring to something that is stolen or not in its usual place
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to get a hold of sth
phrase
to find a thing that one was searching for
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to lay / get one's hands on sth
phrase
to succeed in obtaining something
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up for grabs
phrase
ready to be used or obtained
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to go spare
phrase
to be available for use only due to being unwanted
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crystal clear
phrase
(of an object) clear or thin enough for one to be able to see through it
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old school
phrase
adhering to traditional values, methods, or styles
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knee-high to a grasshopper
phrase
extremely or unusually small in size or importance
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(as) pretty as a picture
phrase
very appealing to the eyes
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(as) silent as the grave
phrase
used to refer to a place that is completely silent or quiet, with no noise or sound at all
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(as) American as apple pie
phrase
used of someone or something that is seen or considered very normal in America
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off the rails
phrase
used to say that something is not following the planned or expected course
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along the line of sth
phrase
in alignment with a specific path, course, or set of guidelines within a given context or framework
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