VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

As gentle as a lamb

Meaning:

Extremely kind, calm, or docile

Examples:

  • Despite his size, he is as gentle as a lamb with children.
  • She approached the frightened kitten as gentle as a lamb.
  • The elderly man was known for being as gentle as a lamb with his grandchildren.
  • The nurse handled the newborn baby as gentle as a lamb.
  • The dog, usually fierce-looking, turned out to be as gentle as a lamb around strangers.
  • Despite her tough appearance, she was as gentle as a lamb when helping others.
  • The giant of a man was surprisingly as gentle as a lamb in his interactions.
  • He spoke softly, as gentle as a lamb, to calm down the upset customer.
  • The horse, known for its wild behavior, became as gentle as a lamb with proper training.
  • The teacher was as gentle as a lamb when explaining difficult concepts to her students.
  • The lioness, protective of her cubs, was as gentle as a lamb with them.
  • The elderly cat, despite its age, was as gentle as a lamb with the new kitten.
  • The counselor was as gentle as a lamb in handling sensitive issues with her clients.
  • His demeanor was as gentle as a lamb when dealing with setbacks at work.
  • She was as gentle as a lamb when helping the injured bird back to health.