After the storm, the soaked mattress felt heavy as a dead donkey when I tried to lift it.

The map was clear as day, so we followed it without hesitation.

I was tired as shit after the hike.

Though everyone whispered about her past, she stood innocent as the child unborn, untouched by guilt.

As the fella says, you can't teach an old dog new tricks, so give him some time.

We should trust his advice, as the fella said, because he's been through it all.

After the business collapsed, he was poor as Job and had to sell almost everything he owned.

When I lost my job, my mentor reminded me, as one door closes, another opens, and that saying kept me hopeful.

When I opened the old chest, the missing ring appeared as if by magic.

When the town festival started, the children were merry as a grig, laughing and dancing in the square.