Their tails stream behind, like ribbons of fire.

Meaning: The tails of comets are long and flowing, and they look like ribbons of fire.

Choice of Words: Tails are the long, flowing parts of a comet. Stream means to flow or move in a continuous current. Ribbons are long, narrow pieces of fabric. Fire is a hot, burning substance.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Moonbeams shimmer like silver ribbons.
• Moonbeams shimmered like silver ribbons across the water.
• Melodies swirled like ribbons, painting pictures in the mind.
• Rainbow's colors dance like joyful ribbons.
• The moonbeams danced across the water like silver ribbons.
• Pets wag their tails happily when they see their owners.
• Their luminous tails, like celestial fireflies, dance in the darkness.
• Their tails swayed back and forth like pendulums.
• Moonbeams danced, silver ribbons on the snow.
• Presents wrapped, ribbons tied, surprises inside.