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Match the similes with their meaning.

1. as tough as a nail a. to cry a lot

2. run like the wind b. to be very quick

3. as quiet as a mouse c. to fight very hard

4. as busy as a bee d. to be very strong

5. as clear as crystal e. to be sturdy and strong

6. as black as coal f. to be shy and quiet

7. cry like a baby g. to run very fast

8. as quick as a cat h. to be in a good condition

9. as clear as mud i. completely black

10. as bright as a button j. to be very busy

11. as hard as rock k. not very clear

12. as easy as ABC l. very good and obedient

13. as deaf as a post m. very easy

14. as good as gold n. to understand something clearly

15. to fight like a lion o. completely deaf

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