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criticises things without really knowing about the topic
armchair critic
nosey, wants to know everyone's business
busybody
hates spending money
cheapskate
proactive
go-getter
a suck up, likes to be seen as important to figures of authority
teacher's pet
someone who tries to appear clever or who answers questions in a clever way that annoys other people
smart Alec
someone who is willing to make big changes to get things done and has power
mover and a shaker
always going out and meeting new people
social butterfly
follows the letter of the law and any regulations
a stickler for the rules
a person who says or does something that stops other people enjoying themselves
wet blanket
a person who is extremely interested in one subject and knows a lot of facts about it, could be a bit socially awkward
nerd
a boring person who is too interested in the details of a hobby and finds it difficult to meet and spend time with other people
anorak
sensible, responsible
to have your head screwed on
a person who is kinder and more pleasant than they seem to be from their appearance and manner
rough diamond
very keen, sometimes maybe a bit too much so
eager beaver
lazy, enjoys sitting around doing nothing
couch potato
