This document defines and provides examples of common similes in English. It includes similes such as "as black as coal" meaning very black, "as easy as taking candy from a baby" meaning very easy, and "as clear as crystal" meaning easy to see. Other similes examined include "as thin as a rail" meaning very thin, "as red as rubies" meaning very red, and "as soft as silk" meaning very soft. The document explores a total of 10 such similes and their meanings.