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idioms. Are there similar idioms in your language?
1 Let's put on some music. It's as silent/quiet as the
grave in here.
2
He's got food poisoning and he's been as sick as a
dog/cat all week.
3
Don't worry about Maggie, she's as tough as old
shoes/boots
4
The Martin children are not at all alike. They're as
different as chalk and cheese/milk.
5 I'll look after Jo anytime. Really, she's as good as
silver/gold.
6
Ben can't wait to get started on the project. He's as
keen as ketchup/mustard.

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Final answer:

This response explains the correct words to use in idioms and provides explanations for each idiom. It also mentions the existence of similar idioms in the tutor's language.


Step-by-step explanation:

Idioms: 1. It's as silent as the grave in here. (Meaning: It is very quiet) 2. He's been as sick as a dog/cat all week. (Meaning: He has been very sick) 3. She's as tough as old shoes/boots. (Meaning: She is strong and resilient) 4. They're as different as chalk and cheese/milk. (Meaning: They are very different) 5. She's as good as silver/gold. (Meaning: She is trustworthy and reliable) 6. He's as keen as ketchup/mustard. (Meaning: He is very eager and enthusiastic) Similar Idioms: In my language, we have a similar idiom to the fourth one - 'as different as night and day', which also means that two things or people are very different.

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