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English idiom: (as) black as one is painted

The idiom "(as) black as one is painted" is often used to express skepticism about someone’s negative reputation. It suggests…

English idiom: (as) black as pitch

The phrase "(as) black as pitch" is used to describe extreme darkness, where visibility is almost nonexistent. It draws a…

English idiom: (as) black as the ace of spades

The phrase "(as) black as the ace of spades" is used to describe something that is extremely or completely black.…

English idiom: (as) blind as a bat

The phrase "(as) blind as a bat" is a widely used idiom to describe someone with very poor eyesight or…

English idiom: (as) bold as brass

The phrase "(as) bold as brass" is an idiomatic expression used to describe someone who is extremely confident, sometimes to…

English idiom: (as) bright as a button

The phrase "(as) bright as a button" is an idiomatic expression used to describe someone who is intelligent, quick-witted, or…

English idiom: (as) bright as a new pin

The idiom "(as) bright as a new pin" refers to something that is exceptionally clean, shiny, or well-maintained. This phrase…

English idiom: (as) broad as a barn door

The idiom "(as) broad as a barn door" is used to describe someone or something that is exceptionally wide or…

English idiom: (as) clear as crystal

The idiom "(as) clear as crystal" is used to describe something that is very clear, transparent, or easy to understand.…

English idiom: (as) busy as a cat on a hot tin roof

The idiom "(as) busy as a cat on a hot tin roof" describes someone who is extremely busy or in…

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