10 Examples of Similes
1. As Bright as a Button
“He/she is as bright as a button.” This is a fairly commonly used term in Britain, although it is also used elsewhere. The term is used to describe somebody that is considered to be quick-quitted, cheerful, and full of energy. It is a play on words, appealing to the way that “bright” can refer to something that is shiny or clever. The term quite possibly refers to military dress. People in the armed forces are expected to dress impeccably when in uniform and make sure that everything is as clean and neat as it can possibly be. As such, they would always have had bright buttons on their uniforms.
