As Slippery As An Eel

B2 8+

Collocations of as slippery as an eel

as smooth as silk
Frequency: 70 %

The ice skater glided across the rink as smooth as silk.

as sly as a fox
Frequency: 60 %

The con artist was as sly as a fox, tricking people out of their money.

as sharp as a tack
Frequency: 50 %

Her wit was as sharp as a tack, always quick with a clever comeback.

as light as a feather
Frequency: 45 %

The package was as light as a feather, easy to carry.

as cold as ice
Frequency: 40 %

His stare was as cold as ice, sending shivers down her spine.

Idiomatic Expressions for as slippery as an eel

  • Phrase: as slippery as an eel
    Meaning: to describe someone or something that is difficult to catch, pin down, or hold onto
    Usage: He's as slippery as an eel when it comes to avoiding questions about his past.