Hyperbole, similes and metaphors are all types of figurative language that help to make your writing more interesting. They can be particularly helpful for creating an image of what you are writing ...

'Dead as a doorknob' or 'dead as a doornail'? 'High as a kite' or 'high as a plane'? In the following pages, we bring you some common English similes you've probably heard often. Complete the ...

Test your knowledge about similes in our weekly English quiz. 'As fresh as a fish' or is it 'fresh as a daisy'? You've probably studied some of these while you were in school or heard your friends ...