humorous
111be a fate worse than death — humorous to be the worst thing that can happen to you. When you re 16, an evening at home with your parents is a fate worse than death …
112be as bald as a coot — humorous to be completely bald (= having no hair on your head). Then he took off his hat and he was as bald as a coot …
113be as blind as a bat — humorous to be completely blind. I m as blind as a bat without my glasses …
114be as clear as mud — humorous to be impossible to understand. Does that make sense? Yes, it s as clear as mud …
115be as cool as a cucumber — humorous to be very calm and relaxed, especially in a difficult situation. I expected him to be all nervous before his interview but he was as cool as a cucumber …
116be as snug as a bug in a rug — humorous to feel very comfortable and warm because you are in bed or under a cover. You get in your nice warm bed with your teddy and you ll be as snug as a bug in a rug! …
117be brain dead — humorous if someone is brain dead, their mind is not working effectively, usually because they are very tired or very bored. By the time I leave work I m completely brain dead …
118be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed — humorous to be full of energy and eager to do things. She was bright eyed and bushy tailed the next morning, despite having been up half the night …
119be chief cook and bottle washer — humorous to be the person who is responsible for cooking meals and washing the pans and dishes. It s my birthday party, so Alan is chief cook and bottle washer tonight …
120be compos mentis — humorous if someone is compos mentis, they are able to think clearly and are responsible for their actions. My mother was quite old at the time but she was perfectly compos mentis …