After the costume mishap at the lake, he stood naked as a jay-bird while everyone tried to help.

Despite mounting evidence of risk, the board maintained a business-as-usual mindset that postponed necessary reforms.

When the company offered free software, I reminded the team that there's no such thing as a free lunch, and hidden costs would likely appear later.

After the merger, the company insisted on maintaining business-as-usual to avoid disrupting operations.

Even with the music blasting, he was deaf as a doorpost and didn't notice the noise.

That theory is nutty as a fruit cake and will never convince the committee.

After she handed in her resignation, she felt free as a bird for the first time in years.

Her dress, black as coal, caught everyone's attention at the party.

After the Christmas lunch, I was full as a goog and could barely move.