Safe Similes
4 classic and creative similes for Safe - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- As safe as a house
- As safe as a tortoise under its shell
- As safe as a blackhouse
- As safe as a sardine
Frequently asked
What does "as safe as" mean?
"As safe as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as safe as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of safeness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as safe as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 4 similes for Safe. Common ones include "As safe as a blackhouse" and "As safe as a house". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "safe" simile in writing?
Use a "safe" simile when you want the reader to feel safeness rather than just register the adjective. They work especially well in description, character work, and dialogue, where one well-chosen comparison can do the work of a whole paragraph.