Easy as Pie

Complete these traditional comparisons, from pies to Punch.

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Introduction

English has a number of traditional comparisons in the form ‘As ... as ...’. They include ‘As easy as pie’, meaning ‘very easy’. Complete the proverbial comparisons below with a suitable word. We have given some suggestions underneath; you may be able to think of others.

1. As cunning as ...

2. As old as ...

3. As tight as ...

4. As white as ...

5. As regular as ...

6. As stubborn as ...

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