The hostess, dressed up like a Christmas tree, greeted guests with a dazzling grin.

The storefront was lit up like a Christmas tree to attract holiday shoppers.

We decorate the break room with skull-and-crossbones banners and serve rum cake every International Talk Like a Pirate Day to get into the spirit.

She bought yet another set of kitchen gadgets, like one needs a hole in the head, even though the pantry was already overflowing.

I can see how, under stress, impulsive plans that seem like a good idea at the time can later cause regret.

She ignored the warnings and walked into the flawed deal like turkeys voting for an early Christmas.

After the long hike, Jenna looked like something the cat's dragged in and could barely keep her eyes open.

She dashed into the office like a chicken with its head off after missing her alarm.

If one likes the sound of one's own voice, one will often dominate every conversation.

She turned up dressed up like a dog's dinner at the charity gala and immediately became the center of attention.