(as) smooth as glass In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(as) smooth as glass", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-09-15 08:09

Meaning of (as) smooth as glass

(as) smooth as glass American British informal

1. Used to indicate the water in a state of calm and tranquility.
 

With no wind, the lake was completely as smooth as glass.

The surface of the water is as smooth as glass, reflecting the sunbeams back to my face.

2. Used to indicate some solid surface that is very smooth.
 

I sanded the wooden door for days until it was smooth as glass.

The carpenter rubs a rough piece of wood as smooth as glass.

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