Sponge absorbs oil like a magnet.

Meaning: This means the sponge is very good at taking in and holding oil, similar to how a magnet attracts metal objects.

Choice of Words: Absorbs means to take in or soak up something. Oil is a greasy substance found in plants and animals. Magnet is an object that attracts metal objects. When you put these words together, it means the sponge soaks up oil very well, just like a magnet attracts metal.

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Sponge sucks up oil like a vacuum cleaner.

Meaning: This means that the sponge is very good at soaking up oil, like how a vacuum cleaner is good at sucking up dirt and dust.

Choice of Words: Sponge is a soft material that can soak up liquids. Sucks up means to take in something through a tube or hose. Oil is a greasy liquid. Like means similar to. Vacuum cleaner is a machine that sucks up dirt and dust. When you put them together, "Sponge sucks up oil like a vacuum cleaner" means that the sponge can soak up oil very quickly and easily, just like a vacuum cleaner can suck up dirt and dust.

Sponge drinks up oil like a thirsty person.

Meaning: This means that the sponge is very good at soaking up oil, like how a thirsty person is good at drinking a liquid.

Choice of Words: Sponge is a soft material that can soak up liquids. Drinks up means to take in a liquid. Oil is a greasy liquid. Like means similar to. Thirsty person is someone who needs to drink a liquid. When you put them together, "Sponge drinks up oil like a thirsty person" means that the sponge can soak up oil very quickly and easily, just like a thirsty person can drink a liquid.

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