Is there more to this? The wording is confusing
        
             
        
        
        
"deer in headlights" is an idiom.
"like deer in headlights" is a simile, the word "like" makes it a simile.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
I'd say D
Explanation:
B is wrong (clearly), C is to... straight foward.... and A is a possibility but I believe its D.
 
        
             
        
        
        
The correct answer is C. Have a nice day! :)
        
             
        
        
        
Answer: the answer is B
Explanation: I just failed the answer to get this ;-;