An original simile for "tough as" could be "tough as a diamond under pressure." This simile emphasizes the resilience and strength of a diamond, which is known for being one of the hardest substances on Earth. It effectively conveys the idea of someone or something being extremely tough and unyielding in the face of challenges.
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His pants were as wrinkled as an elephant! I'm not sure what you mean by an "original simile."
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The plural of simile is similes.
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His pants were as wrinkled as an elephant! I'm not sure what you mean by an "original simile."
The rodeo was as tough as beef jerkey.
As comfortable as leather
No. The word "as" is never a verb. In a simile, like or as acts as a preposition (or, arguably, as a truncated version of a conjunction).Example:Bill is as tough as a bulldog (...is tough).He fights like a tiger (...fights).
Billy boy was tough as nails.
Possibly "as strong as an ox".
This is a simile comparing someone or something to nails. Nails are hard and tough, so this person or thing is being declared to be very hard and tough.
Think about this and you can figure it out. Are nails hard and tough? The kind made of steel certainly are - this simile compares someone's strength and toughness to that of a nail.
A simile for "as leather" could be "as tough as leather." This comparison highlights the durability and strength associated with leather, suggesting resilience or robustness. Another example might be "as supple as leather," which emphasizes the softness and flexibility of the material.
ballet, tap dance, physical expression, whirling or twirling
A simile.