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HLCC Personality Idioms

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  • a person who is extremely interested in one subject and knows a lot of facts about it, could be a bit socially awkward
    nerd
  • someone who is willing to make big changes to get things done and has power
    mover and a shaker
  • lively, very active, energetic (2 phrases!)
    full of beans OR a live wire
  • showing no emotion or giving away what you're thinking
    poker face
  • someone who tries to appear clever or who answers questions in a clever way that annoys other people
    smart Alec
  • someone who is energetic and funny and at the centre of activity during social occasions
    the life and soul of the party
  • 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
  • lazy, enjoys sitting around doing nothing
    couch potato
  • nosey, wants to know everyone's business
    busybody
  • very keen, sometimes maybe a bit too much so
    eager beaver
  • cowardly
    yellow-bellied
  • criticises things without really knowing about the topic
    armchair critic
  • a person who says or does something that stops other people enjoying themselves
    wet blanket
  • follows the letter of the law and any regulations
    a stickler for the rules
  • a person who keeps their interests and ideas secret, especially someone who has a surprising ability or skill
    a dark horse
  • proactive
    go-getter
  • sensible, responsible
    to have your head screwed on
  • hates spending money
    cheapskate
  • always going out and meeting new people
    social butterfly
  • a suck up, likes to be seen as important to figures of authority
    teacher's pet
  • behaves in an uncontrolled and erratic way, could cause problems
    loose cannon
  • a person who tells someone in authority about something illegal that is happening, especially in a government department or a company
    whistle-blower
  • humble, not pretentious
    down to Earth
  • a person who is kinder and more pleasant than they seem to be from their appearance and manner
    rough diamond