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Start a collection of idioms with comparisons. Use the following category.

Idioms with animals

  1. as cunning as a fox
  2. ______
  3. ______
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  1. as cunning as a fox
  2. as brave as a lion
  3. as hairy as a gorilla
  4. as hungry as a horse
  5. as wise as an owl
  6. as gentle as a lamb
  7. as proud as a peacock
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Chapter 2.1: Comparisons - ENGLISH WORKSHOP [Page 35]

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Chapter 2.1 Comparisons
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