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idioms for people

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  • A person who is strong, resilient, and determined, often showing little emotion or vulnerability.
    tough cookie
  • A young person who is extremely clever or skilled at something.
    whizzkid
  • A person who talks a lot, often excessively.
    chatterbox
  • A person who is uncontrollably unpredictable and prone to causing trouble or damage.
    loose cannon
  • A person with a lot of experience and skill in a particular area.
    old hand
  • A very important and influential person (a boss or leader).
    big cheese
  • A person who is energetic, enthusiastic, and the center of fun at social gatherings.
    life and soul of the party
  • A bothersome, annoying, or irritating person or thing.
    a pain in the neck
  • A person who keeps their skills and abilities secret, and often surprises others by performing better than expected.
    dark horse
  • A person who discourages fun, enthusiasm, or enjoyment.
    wet blanket
  • A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, often watching television or playing video games.
    couch potato
  • A person who is excessively interested in and tries to interfere in other people's private lives.
    busy-body
  • Resistant to change; unwilling to try new methods or routines.
    set in her ways
  • One bad person who has a negative or corrupting influence on everyone else in a group.
    rotten apple
  • A person who agrees with everything their superior or boss says, often insincerely.
    yes-man
  • A member of a family or group who is regarded as a disgrace or failure.
    black sheep