Clouds blocked sunlight like a blanket.

Meaning: The clouds were covering the sunlight, making it dark.

Choice of Words: Clouds are in the sky, and they can block the sunlight. A blanket is something you put on your bed to keep you warm. So, the sentence means the clouds were covering the sunlight, like a blanket would cover you.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Clouds above blocked out the sun.
• Clouds gathered and blocked the sun.
• Dark clouds blocked the full moon.
• Tall trees blocked the view of the lake.
• Knight blocked the fire with his mighty shield.
• Trees fell, blocked the roads.
• Obstacles blocked her path.
• Obstacles blocked path, found new route.
• Sunlight warmed the earth like a blanket.
• The clouds stretched across the sky like a blanket.