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eager-beaver
someone who is too keen and works harder than they should
go-getter
someone who is likely to be successful because they are very determined and have a lot of energy
Jack-of-all-trades
someone who can do many different types of work, but who often is not very skilled at any of them
a smart cookie
someone who is clever and successful, and knows how to get what they want
teacher's pet
a child who everyone thinks is the teacher’s favourite student and is therefore disliked by the other students
whizz-kid
a young person who is very skilled in a particular activity or is very successful in a particular area of work
fast talker
someone who talks quickly and easily but is often not honest or sincere
busybody
someone who is too interested in other people’s private activities – used to show disapproval
cheapskate
someone who spends as little money as possible – used to show disapproval
penny pincher
someone who does not like to spend money
fuddy-duddy
someone who has old-fashioned ideas and attitudes
goody-goody
someone who tries hard to be very good and helpful in order to please their parents, teachers etc – used especially by children to show disapproval
know-it-all
someone who behaves as if they know everything – used to show disapproval
nosy parker
someone who is too interested in finding out about other people’s affairs – used to show disapproval
smart alec
someone who always says clever things or always has the right answer, in a way that is annoying
wise guy
an annoying person who thinks they know more than they really do
a people person
a person who enjoys or is particularly good at interacting with others
a pain in the neck
someone who is very annoying
life and soul of the party
someone who enjoys social occasions and is fun and exciting to be with
down-to-earth
practical and direct in a sensible honest way
golden boy/girl
someone who is popular and successful
rough diamond
someone who seems rude, rough, or unfriendly, but is actually nice and generous
chatterbox
someone, especially a child, who talks too much
dark horse
someone who does not tell people much about themselves, but who has surprising qualities or abilities
lone wolf
someone who prefers to be alone
rolling stone
a person who changes his habitation, business, or pursuits with great frequency : one who leads a wandering or unsettled life
have a screw loose
to be slightly crazy
laid-back
relaxed and seeming not to be worried about anything
cold fish
an unfriendly person who seems to have no strong feelings
full of yourself
to have a high opinion of yourself – used to show disapproval
an armchair critic
someone who criticizes other people but who does not have any proper experience of the activity the other people are doing
a couch potato
a lazy and inactive person
have a short fuse
to have a tendency to become angry very quickly
set in one's ways
unwilling to change one's habits, behaviors, opinions, etc.
easy-going
calm / relaxed
head in the clouds
absent-minded / impractical