brave as a lion
Bold beyond measure
Brave as a lion is a simile comparing someone's courage to that of a lion, traditionally regarded as fearless and noble.
The expression is a cliché, typically used to praise someone who has shown remarkable bravery or to encourage someone facing a daunting situation.
She was brave as a lion during the whole ordeal.
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- valiantCourageously determined
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- lionheartedExceptionally brave and bold
- dauntlessUnable to intimidate
no fear · strong as an ox · nerves of steel · resolute · stouthearted · intrepid · mettle · heroic · bold · face the music · confident · bold as brass · daring · stand one's ground · gallant · kingly · tough as nails · iron will
- Animal Idiomsblind as a bat, busy bee, copycat, dark horse, eats like a bird
animal-based simile intensity
brave as a lionchicken
Domestic fowl for eating
scaredy-cat · timid as a mouse · meek as a lamb · timid as a rabbit
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