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to like/love the sound of your own voice

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to talk too much, usually without listening to other people

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2
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not suffer fools gladly

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not be polite or patient with people you think are less intelligent than you

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3
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(as) tough as old boots

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very strong and able to bear pain,criticism,etc without complaining.

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4
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on the surface

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when you consider obvious things. OPP DEEP DOWN

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5
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deep down

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when you consider some things in depth OPP ON THE SURFACE

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6
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under somebody’s thump

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controlled or influenced by somebody

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7
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have a quick temper

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to become angry easily and often

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8
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mad as a hatter

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strange or crazy (barking mad)

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9
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barking mad

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strange or insane

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10
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hopping mad

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very angry

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11
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(as) thick as two short planks

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very stupid

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12
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play it cool

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to hide your feeling so that you appear calm and controlled

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13
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made keen on

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to like sb/sth very much

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