as brave as a lion
Extremely brave.
as brave as a lion
Extremely brave.
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Examples
"The firefighter was as brave as a lion during the rescue. Means: The firefighter showed great courage during the rescue."
"Though she was nervous, she was as brave as a lion when she spoke up. Means: She acted very courageously despite feeling nervous."
Mnemonic Trick
Think of the lion as a traditional symbol of courage.
Cultural Context
A familiar simile in English that draws on the traditional association of lions with courage.
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