Similies

Question

1. As innocent as a lamb

Metaphors
1. Love is a lemon-either bitter or sweet

2.Life is a mere dream,a fleeting shadow on a cloudy day

Idioms
1. a chip on your shoulder

2.a house divided against itself cannot stand

can you tell me what each mean
pleas and thank you

Answer 1

1. this could say also innocent as a new-born babe; concentrate on the word "innocent"

2. when you are old and gray you will realize life goes by quickly! In fact, the older you get the swifter times go by!

Idioms:
1. This implies your attitude is not idea. Imagine a block of wood on your shoulder and you dare anyone to knock it off.
2. if everyone in the family, for example, or Congress, has a different opinion, a decision will never be reached.

Sra