The identity of the new employee is as-yet-unknown.

This new gadget is as useful as a chocolate teapot.

She was as quiet as a snowflake falling from the sky.

The answer was plain as day.

The instructions were as plain as porridge.

This math problem is as easy as cake.

She walked into the house and immediately felt comfortable as an old shoe.

I've been working on this project for weeks, and it's near as damn it complete.

He was near as dammit perfect in his performance.

He is as thick as pigshit.