Gerund Word Explorer
Simile

As cool as a cucumber

As cool as a cucumber

Calm and relaxed, even under pressure.

Arjun stayed as cool as a cucumber in the final over.

Remember: A simile with 'as … as'. A cucumber feels cool even on a hot day, just like a calm person in a tense moment.

Short lessonSimiles & metaphorsTwo ways to compare things so a picture forms in the reader's mind.

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