Construct a simile to portray the given emotion.
Fear
Fear gripped him like a vice, squeezing his heart until he could scarcely breathe.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Construct a simile to portray the given emotion.

### Input:
Fear

### Output:
Fear gripped him like a vice, squeezing his heart until he could scarcely breathe.