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to make use of somebody/something, sometimes in a way that is unfair or dishonest [an expression]

to take advantage of

intelligent; quick to learn

bright

honest and open; says what they mean quickly, not trying to trick somebody or hide something

straightforward

often doing things without planning to, because the idea just came into your head

spontaneous

too satisfied about who you are, think you're much more important or cooler than you are [expresion]

be full of yourself

(informal) a person that you can easily persuade to do what you want like give you money or let you do things [an expression]

A soft touch

to become angry easily [an expression]

to have a quick temper

doing things very carefully and with great attention to detail from start to finish, leaving no gaps

thorough

Lazy, unhelpful [expression]

doesn’t lift a finger

kind to somebody who is hurt or sad; showing that you understand and care about their problems

sympathetic

a person who seems unfriendly and without emotions [an expression]

be a cold fish

hates hurting anybody [expression]

wouldn't hurt a fly

having made a firm decision to do something and you will not let anyone prevent you

determined

good at finding ways of doing things and solving problems, etc.

resourceful

what you first see, not deep down [an expression]

on the surface

true but not obvious to many people, forcing them to look harder [an expression]

deep down

do your best to do everything right so you don't feel guilty

conscientious

calm and kind; never wanting to hurt anybody

gentle

able to do or produce everything that you need without the help of other people

self-sufficient

Exaggerating or saying the opposite of what's true because you're trying to be funny

sarcastic

to be a very kind and generous person, willing to help anybody and everybody like a saint [an expression]

to have a heart of gold

to be likely to do something or to happen in a particular way because this is what often or usually happens [an expression]

to tend to

sensible; who can be depended on, going at the same speed the whole time

steady

(informal) a person or thing that is very annoying [an expression]

a real pain in the neck

sensible and practical, being realistic about yourself instead of being a dreamer and thinking there is something special about you [an expression]

be down to earth

to make a different decision or alter an opinion [an expression]

to change your mind