# People & Character Upper Intermediate

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- CEFR: B2 (Upper-intermediate)
- Theme: Idioms & Expressions
- Words: 16
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People and character idioms for describing trustworthiness and skill, with phrases like a jack of all trades, a wolf in sheep's clothing and a bad apple.

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## Word list

* **a lone wolf**: Someone who prefers working and spending time on their own rather than with a group. — “He's always been **a lone wolf**, avoiding team projects.”
* **a jack of all trades**: A person who can competently do many different kinds of tasks or jobs. — “As **a jack of all trades**, he fixes the plumbing, wiring, and even the roof.”
* **an old soul**: A young person who has an unusually mature, wise, or thoughtful character. — “Even as a child, she seemed like **an old soul**.”
* **a people pleaser**: Someone who tries very hard to keep everyone happy, sometimes at their own expense. — “As **a people pleaser**, she finds it hard to say no.”
* **a hard nut to crack**: A person who is difficult to understand or persuade, or a problem that is tricky to solve. — “The new client is **a hard nut to crack** — he never reveals what he wants.”
* **a wolf in sheep's clothing**: Someone who appears friendly or harmless but is actually dangerous or dishonest. — “He seemed charming, but he turned out to be **a wolf in sheep's clothing**.”
* **a diamond in the rough**: Someone with great qualities or potential that are not yet obvious or fully developed. — “The coach spotted **a diamond in the rough** on the school team.”
* **a wet blanket**: Someone who spoils other people's fun or enthusiasm. — “Don't be **a wet blanket** — come and enjoy the party!”
* **a smooth talker**: Someone who is persuasive and charming in speech, sometimes in an insincere way. — “Don't trust him too quickly — he's **a smooth talker**.”
* **a go-getter**: An ambitious, energetic person who works hard to succeed. — “She's a real **go-getter**, always chasing the next opportunity.”
* **a man of few words**: Someone who speaks very little. — “He is **a man of few words** and every one of them counts.”
* **a live wire**: Someone full of energy and enthusiasm. — “The new receptionist is **a live wire** and the office needed one.”
* **a doubting Thomas**: Someone who refuses to believe anything without proof. — “There is always **a doubting Thomas** at the back of the room.”
* **a bad apple**: One dishonest person who spoils a whole group. — “**A bad apple** in a small team is impossible to hide.”
* **a straight arrow**: Someone honest and conventional. — “He is **a straight arrow** and would not know how to lie.”
* **a mother hen**: Someone who fusses over other people protectively. — “She is **a mother hen** with every new starter in the building.”

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