He made engine noises with his mouth.

Meaning: He used his mouth to make sounds that are like the sounds a car engine makes.

Choice of Words: The word engine refers to the part of a car that makes it move. Noises are sounds. With shows that he used his mouth to make the sounds. His tells us that the mouth belongs to him.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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• The child slept soundly despite the loud noises.
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