IDIOMS UNIT 1

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by the book correctly, following all the rules or systems for doing something in a strict way

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come out of your shell to stop being shy and begin to confidently show your real character and feelings

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creature of habit someone who likes to do the same thing at the same time every day

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be full of yourself to be always talking about yourself or your achievements in a way that annoys other people

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go-getter someone who is determined to succeed and who works hard to achieve this

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have a chip on your shoulder to be likely to become angry or offended very easily, especially about something that other people think should not upset you

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live and breathe (something) to be very enthusiastic about a particular activity and spend all the time you can doing it or talking about it

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nasty piece of work someone who is unkind or unpleasant

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people person someone who enjoys being with other people and easily becomes friends with them

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wet blanket someone who spoils other people’s fun by being negative and complaining