Possible Clues:

• ''Cold as ice'' or ''big as life''
• Colorful comparison
• 'Cold as ice,' e.g
• "As clear as mud," e.g
• Look pleased about one figure of speech
• Literary device from this author bringing sign of amusement all round
• 'Good as gold,' e.g
• Show pleasure, coming across international figure of speech
• Show pleasure about one turn of phrase
• Look pleased about one's figure