Animal Idioms of Comparisons #1

The following idioms use the structure ‘as + adjective + as’ to make comparisons

Complete the following common idioms with the animal that has the following traits. The
first one has been done for you.

(a)
(g)

(j) a bat
1. As blind as _________________________ (h)

(b) 2. As brave as _________________________

3. As busy as _________________________ (i)

4. As crazy as _________________________

5. As cross as _________________________
(j)
(c)
6. As drunk as _________________________

(d)
7. As dumb as _________________________

8. As fat as ___________________________ (k)

(e) 9. As free as __________________________

10. As weak as ________________________ (l)

11. As hairy as _________________________

12. As healthy as _______________________

(f)
Answer Key
1. (j) a bat

2. (a) lion

3. (h) bee

4. (j) loon

5. (b) bear

6. (g) skunk

7. (c ) ox

8. (f) pig

9. (k) bird

10. (d) kitten

11. (e) ape

12. (l) horse