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Mia Le
2021-02-17 09:02
As cool as a cucumber simile
Used to emphasize that one is very calm even when it's surprising.
She's trying to act as cool as a cucumber when being proposed. However, she cannot control her happiness.
The thief was as cool as a cucumber and walked away after stealing Jane's wallet.
Every time Linda comes closer to Jack. He always tries to look as cool as a cucumber.
Used to advise somebody to calm down
Used to describe someone kind, calm and pleasant
1. To act or behave in an unrestrained, wild manner
2. To go away from a particular place or area
3. To separate from someone or something
To stay calm in a difficult situation and react to unexpected things quickly
The phrase was first recorded in a poem by the British poet John Gay 'New Song on New Similies' in 1732:
"Cool as a cucumber could see
The rest of womankind."
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems
Sometimes, you shouldn't be so quiet because the squeaky wheel gets the grease.
