my teacher was as surprised as a dog
Your teacher is as awesome as a rock star.
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A metaphor, a simile uses the words like or as.
Historically, the simile has been "deaf as a door post". *NOTE: Today, these kinds of comparisons would be seen as rude.
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mule
As dear as salt
Astonishment means surprise or shock, so an astonished smile means that you are surprised but happy.
Niagra Falls morning.
...mule."
Surprised as you first surprise party