Idioms of the day Describing People Jason English

Idioms of the day: Describing People Jason English Public Class 01

Come across (as)to be perceived as, to be judged as Also: come off as Usage Note: These idioms are used when talking about the impression that someone has on other people. 02

Party pooper 03 someone who tries to reduce the interest or enthusiasm of others. Usage Notes: This idiom is used to describe someone who does not share the same interest as others and tries to discourage them. .

Penny-pinchersomeone who is very careful about spending money Also: tightwad, cheapskate 04

Go-getterenthusiastic worker or hard-working person Usage Notes: This idiom is often preceded [pri-seed] by the adjective real. 05

Show offto let others see one’s special possession or talent Related form: show-off (noun) Usage Notes: The noun form usually expresses a negative meaning of disapproval. 06

Know-it-allsomeone who believes he or she knows more than others 07

Open-mindedwilling to consider the values and opinions of others Also: broad-minded Opposite Meaning: narrow-minded (unwilling to consider others’ values and opinions) 08

Absent-mindedforgetful Usage Note: This adjective form may be used with the noun professor to describe someone who fits the stereotype of a forgetful scholar. 9

Easy-going- relaxed, unworried Also: laid-back Grammar Note: In some dictionaries, the main entry is one word. 10

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