Long shadows creep.

Meaning: This means that the long shadows are moving slowly in a way that can seem scary or strange.

Choice of Words: Long describes something that has a great length. Shadows are dark shapes that appear when an object blocks light. Creep means to move slowly and quietly in a secretive or furtive manner. When you put them together, "Long shadows creep" describes the movement of shadows that appear long and move slowly, often in a way that can seem eerie or scary.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Shadows creep as day turns to night.
• Moon glows, shadows creep.
• Shadows creep slowly.
• The sun shone brightly in the sky, casting long shadows on the ground.
• The clouds drifted lazily across the sky, casting long shadows on the ground below.
• The sun shone brightly, casting long shadows on the ground.
• The sun shone brightly, casting long shadows.
• The sun shone brightly, casting long shadows across the land.
• The sun peeked through the clouds, casting long shadows on the ground.
• The sun shone brightly, casting long shadows from the trees.