After three months of freelancing, his finances were tight as a gnat's chuff.

By midnight he was drunk as a boiled owl and could barely stand.

His plan was so ill-conceived and he defended it so stubbornly that everyone agreed he was dumb as a doornail.

She was merry as a cricket at the reunion, chatting and laughing with old friends.

After months of stress and long shifts, Maria became thin as a rail and struggled to keep warm.

The cat was warm as toast after curling up beside the heater.

The new employee, timid as a rabbit, hesitated to share her ideas in the meeting.

By noon the desert was hot as Hades, forcing everyone to seek shade.

When she saw the acceptance letter, she was happy as a sandboy.

After she finished cleaning, the kitchen was neat as a new pin.