The linguist found several privative as in Old English texts, each marking negation in compound words.

As a matter of law, the court held that the contract was unenforceable.

He walked into the meeting as a lamb to the slaughter, unaware of the accusations that awaited him.

The construction worker, strong as an ox, carried the cement bags up the stairs without stopping.

Since the factory closed, Mr. Alvarez has been poor as a church mouse, living off the kindness of neighbors.

After hours of scrubbing, the kitchen table was clean as a whistle.

After finishing her final exam, Maria felt happy as a clam.

When she saw the blood, she went white as a sheet.

The Issuer shall remit the funds to the Trustee when, as, and if the payment event described in Section 3 occurs and the required documentation has been received.

After hearing the great news, Sarah was happy as Larry all afternoon.