Idioms about personality

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Armchair Critic	An armchair critic is a person who makes comments and criticisms about a situation that they are not actually DOING anything to help fix the problem.
Busybody	A busybody is a person who constantly wants to know about or interfere in the details of other people’s lives.
Cheapskate	A cheapskate is a person who hates to spend much money – and spends little money even in cases where more spending is needed.
Couch Potato	A couch potato is a lazy person who spends a lot of time sitting down or lying down, watching TV, playing video games, or doing some other activity that doesn’t involve physical activity.
Down-To-Earth	A person who is down-to-earth is practical, sensible, and realistic. Being down-to-earth is the opposite of being a dreamer, visionary, or “having your head in the clouds.”
Behind The Times	Describing someone as “behind the times” means the person is old-fashioned and has not adopted certain modern customs, beliefs, or behaviors.
Go-Getter	A go-getter is a person who is active, energetic, and has the initiative to pursue the things they want.
Goody-Goody / Goody Two Shoes	A goody-goody or goody two shoes is a person who always acts good, sweet, or nice, and follows the rules perfectly. They never do anything bad or rebellious.
Know-It-All	A know-it-all is a person who thinks they know everything, and that their opinions and ideas are the best.
Man Of His Word / Woman Of Her Word	A “man of his word” or “woman of her word” is a person you can trust because they tell the truth and keep promises.
Mover And Shaker	A mover and shaker is an active person who helps their company, organization, or group make progress.
Slimeball	A slimeball is a disgusting, horrible, person who deserves to be hated. This word can be used for anybody who did an especially terrible, dishonest, or violent action.
Social Butterfly	A social butterfly is an extroverted person who loves to socialize. Like a butterfly goes quickly from flower to flower, a “social butterfly” often goes around a room having conversations with many people.
Wet Blanket / Party Pooper / Killjoy	These idioms describe a person who discourages fun or enjoyment for other people, or who prevents other people from having fun, through their actions or their negative attitudes.
Worrywart	A worrywart is a person who worries constantly and excessively.
Pain in the neck	An irritating, annoying person.
A people person	An outgoing person who gets along with people really well and is a good listener.
Party animal	Someone who likes to attend parties often.
Early bird	A person who wakes up, arrives to work, etc. before the usual time.
Larger than life	Someone who is more exciting or interesting than other people.
Wimp	A weak person, someone who lacks confidence.
Daydreamer	Someone who is having dreamlike thoughts when they should be focusing on the present.
Laid-back	A relaxed person who doesn’t get stressed or upset easily.
Have a screw loose	Someone who is slightly mad or eccentric.
Rough diamond/Diamond in the rough	Someone who seems impolite or is not well-educated, but who has a kind heart and good character.
Dark horse	Someone who has greater abilities than he shows or than other people are aware of.
Lone wolf	Someone who prefers his own company and does not like socializing. We can also say a lone bird.

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