The simile "the teacher is as mad as a hatter" is often used to describe someone who is very eccentric or crazy. This phrase originates from the 19th century, reflecting the effects of Mercury used in the hat-making industry, which caused neurological damage. It conveys the idea of someone being irrational or unpredictably emotional, often in a humorous context.
"As mad as a box of hornets" is one example.Another example is "as mad as a hatter".
Its a metaphor
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As mad as a March hare is the simile for a march hare.
Your teacher is as awesome as a rock star.
my teacher was as surprised as a dog
no it is not a metaphor because it is a simile.
"As mad as a box of hornets" is one example.Another example is "as mad as a hatter".
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A metaphor, a simile uses the words like or as.
Its a metaphor
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You are really mad! And you love someone...