Question

Underline the correct word, then try to explain the idioms. Are there similar idioms in your language?
1. Let’s put on some music. It’s as silent/quiet as the grave in here
2. He’s got food poisoning and he’s been as sick as a dog/cat all week
3. Don’t worry about Maggy; she’s as though as old shoes/boots
4. The Martin children are not at all alike. They’re as different as chalk and cheese/milk
5. I’ll look after Jo anytime. Really, she’s as good as silver/gold
6. Ben can’t wait to get started on the project. He’s as keen as ketchup/mustard

Answer 1

1. Let’s put on some music. It’s as quiet as the grave in here.

2.  He’s got food poisoning and he’s been as sick as a cat all week

3. Don’t worry about Maggy; she’s as though as old shoes.

4. The Martin children are not at all alike. They’re as different as chalk and cheese.

5. I’ll look after Jo anytime. Really, she’s as good as silver.

6. Ben can’t wait to get started on the project. He’s as keen as mustard.