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Idioms to describe people

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  • A person who behaves as if they know everything.
    They're a real know-all/ Know-it-all.
  • A person who often causes trouble.
    They're a trouble-maker.
  • A person or thing that is very annoying.
    They're a pain in the neck.
  • A person who gets up, arrives, etc very early.
    They're an early bird.
  • A person, group or thing that causes problems, usually because they won't behave. Hard to deal with.
    They're an awkward customer.
  • A person who is determined to do what they want and unwilling to change their mind.
    They're as stubborn as a mule.
  • A person who seems unfriendly and without strong emotions.
    They're a cold fish.
  • A person who is too interested in other people's business and what they're doing.
    They're a busybody.
  • A person who is unwilling to try anything new or do anything exciting.
    They're a stick in the mud.
  • A person who is like to spoil other people's enjoyment.
    They're a killjoy.
  • A person who feels angry or has an unpleasant attitude because they think they have been treated unfairly. Holding a grudge or grievance.
    They've got a chip on their shoulder.
  • A person who makes people work extremely hard.
    They're a slave driver.
  • A person who has the desire and the ability to be very successful in their job or studies.
    They're a high-flyer.
  • A person who is decent, dependable and unpretentious. Who is good and honest and you can always depend on.
    They're the salt of the earth.
  • A person who is often alone or who prefers to be alone rather than with other people.
    They're a bit of a loner.
  • A person who spends most of their time sitting around watching TV in a very lazy way.
    They're a couch potato.
  • A person who is lively, entertaining and good at mixing with people.
    They're the life an soul of the party.
  • A person who is honest, kind and sincere even though sometimes they do wrong.
    Their heart is in the right place.
  • A person who shows no sympathy, kindness or fear.
    They're as hard as nails.
  • A person who talks too much, and does not say anything important or interesting.
    They're a windbag.
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