10 Examples of Similes
3. As Cold as Ice
Ice is cold always. If it warms up then it melts and is no longer ice. We often use it in drinks to help keep them cool and most households will have ice in some form in the freezer in their home. It is so cold that it can be uncomfortable to hold, and it can even cause burns if you hold it for too long.
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It makes sense that ice would be used to describe something that is very cold temperature wise, but the term also has another meaning. In some instances, it is used to describe somebody that is lacking in emotion; perhaps somebody that is cruel and uncaring.
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