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A person who is decent, dependable and unpretentious. Who is good and honest and you can always depend on.

They're the salt of the earth.

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A person who is determined to do what they want and unwilling to change their mind.

They're as stubborn as a mule.

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A person who is like to spoil other people's enjoyment.

They're a killjoy.

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A person who makes people work extremely hard.

They're a slave driver.

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A person who often causes trouble.

They're a trouble-maker.

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A person who talks too much, and does not say anything important or interesting.

They're a windbag.

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A person who spends most of their time sitting around watching TV in a very lazy way.

They're a couch potato.

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A person who feels angry or has an unpleasant attitude because they think they have been treated unfairly. Holding a grudge or grievance.

They've got a chip on their shoulder.

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A person who gets up, arrives, etc very early.

They're an early bird.

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A person who is too interested in other people's business and what they're doing.

They're a busybody.

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A person who is unwilling to try anything new or do anything exciting.

They're a stick in the mud.

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A person who is lively, entertaining and good at mixing with people.

They're the life an soul of the party.

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A person who seems unfriendly and without strong emotions.

They're a cold fish.

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A person who is honest, kind and sincere even though sometimes they do wrong.

Their heart is in the right place.

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A person who is often alone or who prefers to be alone rather than with other people.

They're a bit of a loner.

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A person, group or thing that causes problems, usually because they won't behave. Hard to deal with.

They're an awkward customer.

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