Comparative Idioms in English - English Vocabulary & Grammar lesson

Comparative Idioms in English - English Vocabulary & Grammar lesson
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We all compare ourselves to something or the other, so here are some phrases that will help you to compare people to something and help you to speak fluently.

Busy as a bee - The life of a bee is very hectic,bees spend a lot of time collecting pollen,nectar and water and they work non - stop. SO this phrase can be used for the people who have a very busy life.
Example - I'm sorry for not calling you back I have been busy as a bee.

Eat like a horse - Horse eats in abundance,so if you know a person who eats too much then you can say he eats like a horse.
Example - My brother eats like a horse and has gained too much weight.

As blind as a bat - Someone whose vision is very poor or is unable to see anything clearly.
Example - Without my glasses I'm as blind as a bat.

As cool as a cucumber - Cucumbers are very refreshing so this phrase is used for people who are very calm and composed.
Example - The politician was as cool as a cucumber in the interview with the aggressive journalist.

Sly as a fox - Someone who is sly as a fox is cunning and clever at getting what they want especially by deceiving people.
Example - Beware of the tricksters they are sly as a fox.

Like wildfire - If something such as news,gossips or rumors spreads very fast one can compare it to the wildfire.
Example - Her pregnancy news spread like wildfire.

Like a red flag to a bull - To say something to someone that would make the other person very angry or upset.
Example - Don't mention Shane's promotion to him it would be like a red flag to a bull.