9 different idioms for describing people

Today, I'm going to teach you different idioms
to describe people.

Number one is "gold digger"
This word is used to describe people who only
get in a relationship because they are interested
in the other person's money.

"Ana married that rich guy even though he is 40 years
older than her. I suspect that she might be a gold digger."


Number two is "know-it-all."
You call someone a "know-it-all" when they are always trying
to seem like the smartest person in the room.

When I told my mom that I liked drawing squares,
my brother corrected me and said: 'Well, actually,
those are rectangles, because the sides are not even."
Oh my gosh! What a freaking know-it-all!


Number three is "Jack of all trades."
A "Jack of all trades" is a person who is good at doing
many different things. They may not be a master at any of
these things, but they are still pretty good.

"Carl fizes cars, builds websites and paints on the side
for money. I wish I were a Jack of all trades like him."


Number four is "yes-man".
A "yes-man" is someone who is constantly giving positive
feedback to their superior. They are always giving answers
that the other person wants to hear.

"There is John again saying that he will stay late to finish
the project and do the boss's laundry. I can't believe that!
I'd rather be unemployed than be someone's yes-man."


Number five is "party pooper".
A "party pooper" is someone who is always ruining other
people's fun.

"We can't let her know that we are going to the concert.
She's such a party pooper! She will probably tell our parents
that we stayed out late."


Number six is "social butterfly".
We call someone a "social butterfly" when they are always
surrounded by people. This kind of personality always attracts
a lot fun and activity. Usually, they are positive and talkative.

"Other people love going out, but I've never been much of a
social butterfly."


Number seven is "go-getter".
A "go-getter" is a very ambitious and goal-oriented person.
These people are always focused on figuring out how they can
get to the next level of something. Most of the time professionally
or academically.

"Harriet is only twenty years old, but she's already getting her
master's degree, owns a house and is working on her fourth book.
She is definitetly a go-getter."


Number eight is "copycat".
Someone who is a "copycat" is a person who is always trying to
imitate other people.

"I dyed my hair blue this week, and, what a coincidence... Bryan
dyed his hair blue too. He says it's just a coincidence, but I know
that he is a total copycat."


Number nine is "pain in the neck".
You call someone a "pain in the neck" when they are just annoying.

"Ever since his girlfriend broke up with him, Mika has been calling
me nonstop! I really want to help him, but he's been such a pain in
the neck. I think I'm going to block his phone number."


So, there you have it! 9 idioms for describing people.

Thanks for reading and see you next post!