Roots explore soil, like thirsty straws.

Meaning: Roots are like tiny straws that search through the soil for water and nutrients that the plant needs to grow.

Choice of Words: Roots are the underground part of plants that help absorb water and nutrients from the soil. Explore means to look around and discover something. Soil is the loose material on the Earth's surface that plants grow in. Thirsty means wanting or needing to drink liquid. Straws are thin tubes used to drink liquid.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Roots absorb nutrients, like tiny straws.
• Roots dig deep, like hands in soil's embrace.
• Roots hold soil, like glue holds paper.
• Roots spread deep in the soil, like long arms.
• Roots spread deep in fertile soil.
• Roots anchor the tree in the soil.
• Roots anchor trees in soil.
• Roots anchor tree in soil.
• Roots hold soil in the ground.
• Roots spread wide beneath the soil.