A hive of activity
C1A place that is very busy and full of people working.
To be worlds apart
C1To be very different from each other.
A far cry from...
C1Very different from.
A breath of fresh air
C1Something or someone that is refreshing and invigorating.
To be at the forefront of...
C1To be leading or most advanced in a particular field.
A stone's throw from...
C1Very close to.
To be in the throes of...
C1To be experiencing the difficulties or excitement of a particular process.
A sea of faces
C1A large crowd of people.
To be poles apart
C1To be completely different.
A whirlwind of...
C1A rapid and exciting series of events.
A melting pot of...
C1A place where many different cultures or types of people live together.
A hidden gem
C1A place or thing that is not well known but is very good.
To be steeped in...
C1To be full of or surrounded by something.
A sight for sore eyes
C1Something or someone pleasing to see, especially after a long time or difficult experience.
A breath-taking view
C1A very beautiful and impressive view.
A bustling metropolis
C1A large, busy city.
A picture-postcard village
C1A very beautiful and idyllic village, often appearing as if it is from a picture postcard.
To be out of this world
C1Extremely good or impressive; extraordinary.
a picture of health
C2looking very healthy and strong
a hive of activity
C2a place that is very busy and full of energy
a breath of fresh air
C2someone or something that is refreshing and invigorating
the salt of the earth
C2a good, honest, and reliable person
a far cry from
C2very different from
a world away from
C2completely different from