very awkward - muito estranho
The little girl was as awkward as a cow on roller skates when she first began riding her bicycle.
- as blind as a bat
blind - cego
The man is as blind as a bat and cannot see more than a small distance ahead.
- as drunk as a skunk
very drunk - muito bêbado.
The man was as drunk as a skunk when he walked into the restaurant.
- as fat as a pig
very fat - muito gordo
The woman in the supermarket was as fat as a pig.
- as gentle as a lamb
very gentle - muito gentil
The girl is as gentle as a lamb when she is with her little sister.
- as hungry as a bear
very hungry - muito faminto
I was as hungry as a bear when I arrived home from work.
- as nervous as a cat
very nervous - muito nervoso
The man was as nervous as a cat when he talked to the woman.
- as poor as a church mouse
very poor - muito pobre
My cousin is as poor as a church mouse and never has any money to spend.
