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xxxstonexxx
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Can anyone help an overworked father with some children home work

What is the correct english color similes

as red as .....
as violet as....
as orange as....
as blue as .....
as indigo as.....

any heeeelp appreciated!!!
hermit
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Re: simile

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hi xstonex - these will work.

as red as a beet

as violet as an iris

as orange as a tiger lily

as blue as the sky

as indigo as a bunting (bird)
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Re: simile

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As red as a rose
As violet as a plum
As orange as a carrot
As blue as the ocean
As indigo as a grape

Hope this helps!
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Re: simile

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etutor - fine - especially plum, carrot, and grape.
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thank you all for your kind response


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