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As happy, simple, sweet, etc. as can be

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Maximum ExpressionPlay
Highlights the highest degree of a quality, suggesting nothing could be more so. SlideShe is as happy as can be with her new job.
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Emotional AccentPlay
Often accentuates strong emotions or states of being, conveying a deep level of feeling. SlideAfter the concert, the fans were as excited as can be.
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Contrasting ContextPlay
Works well in contexts where a contrast is being made between expectations and reality. SlideDespite the noisy street, her room was as peaceful as can be.