slippery as an eel
The phrase "slippery as an eel" is often used to describe someone who is hard to catch or understand, much like the elusive nature of an eel.
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Definition
B2General
(colloquial, idiomatic)Extremely elusive or difficult to catch or hold.
Example
- The thief was as slippery as an eel, evading the police at every turn.
B2Behavior
(colloquial, idiomatic)Deceptively cunning or tricky in behavior.
Example
- Negotiating with him is tough; he's as slippery as an eel.
Similar
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