He was mad as a bear with a sore head when he found out his car had been towed.

The desert was as dry as a dead dingo's donga.

He is as dumb as a doornail.

She was late for the meeting, as ever.

The library was as quiet as a grave.

The joke went over like a lead balloon.

He is wisht as a winnard.

She's as loose as a goose.

The ancient ruins were as old as time.

The car looks good as new after the repairs.