Final Answer:
1. tough as nails – My grandma is tough as nails; she never complains, even when she’s tired.
2. working like a dog – The construction workers were working like a dog to finish the house before the storm.
3. run like the wind – The sprinter ran like the wind and won the race easily.
4. sleep like a baby – After playing all day, my little brother slept like a baby.
5. hard as a rock – The old cookies were hard as a rock; I couldn’t even bite them.
6. tough as a tiger – The soldier was tough as a tiger, never giving up no matter how hard things got.
7. as dry as dust – The desert was as dry as dust; not a drop of water anywhere.
8. as blind as a bat – Without his glasses, Grandpa is as blind as a bat and can’t read the menu.
9. as light as a feather – The balloon was as light as a feather and floated right up into the sky.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of simile worksheets.