Some examples of word usage: as stiff as a poker
1. He stood there, as stiff as a poker, refusing to show any emotion.
Il se tenait là, raide comme un piquet, refusant de montrer la moindre émotion.
2. The old man's back was as stiff as a poker from years of hard labor.
Le dos du vieil homme était raide comme un piquet après des années de dur labeur.
3. The soldier remained as stiff as a poker during the entire ceremony.
Le soldat est resté raide comme un piquet pendant toute la cérémonie.
4. She tried to stay calm, but her body was as stiff as a poker with fear.
Elle essayait de rester calme, mais son corps était raide comme un piquet de peur.
5. The teacher's strict demeanor made the students as stiff as a poker in their seats.
L'attitude stricte de l'enseignant a rendu les étudiants raides comme des piquets sur leur chaise.
6. Despite the cold weather, he remained as stiff as a poker, determined to finish the race.
Malgré le froid, il est resté raide comme un piquet, déterminé à terminer la course.