person expresions Flashcards

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A lone wolf

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someone who prefers working alone (Lobo Solitario)

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A party animal

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Enjoys parties (fiestero)

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A dark horse

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keep their abilities, skills, etc in secret.

I thought she was poor but she is buying the most expensive Jeep. wow! she is a dark horse.

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A team player

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works well with others

Porkin was not a good team player. He did not listen to others ‘ opinions.

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A culture Vulture

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someone who loves culture

Professor Julian is considered by the students as a culture vulture. he really likes reading about culture.

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An early bird

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someone who gets early or is the first to do something.

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A night owl

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someone who works better at night

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A go-getter

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someone ambitious and persues his goals

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9
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a good egg

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good person

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10
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A bad egg

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Bad person

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A jack of all trades

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good doing different jobs instead of being specialized in one

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A jack of all trades master of none

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not a compliment

make different things but they are no okey
(pica aqui y alla y no terminal nada)

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13
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A man of his word
A woman of her word

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hombre de palabra

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14
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A mover and shaker

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influential person

Nelson Mandela was a real mover and shaker.

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15
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A smart cookie

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A clever person

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16
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The teacher’s pet

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the best or helpful sts in the class (lame culos :D)

17
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A creature of habits

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follow a routine

18
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A smooth talker

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really good at persuading other person to do what they want

Manipulador

19
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A busybody

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Sapo Hpta chismoso

20
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A cheapskate
a tightarse

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chichipata

Doesn’t like spending money

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A fuddy-duddy

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conservative and has fashioned ideas

Anticuado

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A goddy-goddy

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Appears to be perfect and does the right thing

23
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A know it all

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someone who thinks the knows everything

Sabelotodo

24
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A gold digger

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Someone who only care about money when is an relationship

Interesado

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A lucky duck
Suertudo
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A party-pooper
Ruins all of the fun Agua fiestas
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A penny-pincher
careful about the spend of money Tasado,medido.
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A backseat driver
Mandon Someone who tells you what to do
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A worrywart
worries too much
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A smart arse a smart alec
they consider they are intelligent and try to demonstrate to others
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A straight shooter " " talker
speaks the truth directly Habla sin pelos en la lengua