She was shaking like a leaf in the wind.

I don't care a fig about what they think.

She rose from the ruins of her past like a phoenix from the ashes.

I always save some money for a rainy day.

He's always been one card shy of a full deck.

She saves something for a rainy day.

He's a few cards short of a full deck.

I always save some money for a rainy day.

Start with a clean slate and forget about the past.

She is as cute as a speckled pup.