Idioms in description

Apples and oranges – comparing two different things. The test we took last week, and today’s test are like apples and oranges. They are completely different.

Fresh as a daisy – very fresh, alert. Every morning Darneka goes to the Institute as fresh as a daisy and ready to study.

Cool as a cucumber – calm and not agitated. During the exam Giselle was as cool as a cucumber, because she knew all the answers.

One smart apple – smart or clever. Melvia is one smart apple, she answered all the questions on the English test correctly.

As stubborn as a mule – very stubborn. My father will not turn on the air conditioner. He can be as stubborn as a mule.

As smart as a fox – very clever. My niece is as smart as a fox. She figured out now to stay at home and still get credit for class.

No spring chicken – not young. My aunt will be 90 years this year. She is no spring chicken.

Snake in the grass – a low and deceitful person. She is a snake in the grass. She told everyone about Samantha’s new boyfriend.