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Question
Start a collection of idioms with comparisons. Use the following category.
Idioms with animals
- as cunning as a fox
- ______
- ______
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Solution
- as cunning as a fox
- as brave as a lion
- as hairy as a gorilla
- as hungry as a horse
- as wise as an owl
- as gentle as a lamb
- as proud as a peacock
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