as x as y
The phrase "as x as y" is a comparative expression used to indicate that something is equal, comparable, or similar to something else. It highlights the similarity or degree of resemblance between two different things or situations. The word "x" represents the subject or item being compared, while "y" represents the object or reference point to which the subject is being compared.
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