The phrase "as a slug" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you want to describe someone or something as slow or sluggish, often in a metaphorical sense.
Example: "He moved through the crowd as a slug, taking his time to reach the exit."
Alternatives: "like a tortoise" or "as slow as molasses."
At home, eggshells can easily be composted or sprinkled on flower beds as a slug deterrent or soil enhancer.
O.K., but what if after all this fact-gathering it turns out your dog is lethargic as a slug?
British Library, NW1, Fri to 24 Jul SS Protest art needs to make a statement that is as impactful as a slug to the guts and Peter Kennard's certainly doesn't pull any punches.
It is notable that he refuses to offer his brother so much as a whisper of defence over the George Galloway affair, despite the Respect MP describing Christopher as a "slug" leaving behind "a trail of slime".
This means infusing the milk with a bay leaf and black pepper before making the white sauce, and then adding a mature Lancashire cheese, as well as a slug of double cream.
The final match itself was described by the organisers as "a slug fest of team fight": "In a Tournament filled with great games, it was the greatest game we have ever seen.
No outfielder in baseball has as many plate appearances as Bay (156) with as low a slugging percentage (.291).291
Since arriving in the majors in 2010, Davis has shown considerable potential as a slugging first baseman who also possesses excellent fielding skills.
Alcantara, in his third season as a slugging outfielder with Pawtucket, was the league's player of the month for June after he hit.374 with 12 home runs and 34 runs batted in.
Before the formation of fruiting bodies, the cells will migrate as a slug-like organism for several days.
The first instance that I'm aware of is the 1973 Atlanta Brave season of Davey Johnson, better known as a champion manager than as a slugging second baseman.
