Osobnost - Nepříjemné vlastnosti

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(as|) cross as two sticks [fráze]

used to refer to an extremely angry or impatient person

Ex: After the argument , she was cross as two sticks and did n't speak to him for days .

penny wise and pound foolish [fráze]

used to describe someone who is extra careful about spending little amounts of money but has no problem with spending large amounts

Ex: He always buys the cheapest tools, but then they break quickly. He's penny wise and pound foolish.

rotten egg [Podstatné jméno]

shnilé vejce

Ex: Be careful around him ; he 's a rotten egg , always starting arguments and causing conflicts .

Buďte kolem něj opatrní; je to zkažené vejce, vždy začíná hádky a způsobuje konflikty.

cold fish [Podstatné jméno]

studená ryba

Ex: When he heard the sad news , he remained a cold fish , not showing any emotion or offering sympathy .

Když slyšel smutnou zprávu, zůstal studenou rybou, neprojevoval žádné emoce ani nesoucit.

piece of work [fráze]

used to refer to someone who is extremely unpleasant and overall a difficult person to deal with

Ex: Dealing with that client was a nightmare. He's a difficult piece of work.

(as|) cold as (any|) stone [fráze]

used to refer to someone who is extremely unsympathetic and does not express strong emotions

Ex: Mary is talking about her struggles , but her husband sits there , cold as stone , showing no sympathy .

dog in the manger [fráze]

someone who selfishly prevents others from using or enjoying something that they themselves have no use for

Ex: The new employee doesn't like the project but won't let anyone else take over. He's acting like a dog in the manger.

off {one's} rocker [fráze]

in a state affected with madness or insanity

Ex: He has been acting off his rocker ever since the accident .

(as|) nutty as a fruitcake [fráze]

(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

Ex: After staying up for days working on his novel, John started seeing imaginary characters. He's been as nutty as a fruitcake lately.

loose cannon [Podstatné jméno]

nepředvídatelný prvek

Ex: Do n't rely on him for critical tasks ; he 's proven to be a loose cannon with his unreliable actions .

Nespolehejte se na něj u kritických úkolů; ukázal se jako nepředvídatelný člověk svými nespolehlivými činy.

all {one's} geese [are] swans [věta]

used to refer to someone who always thinks or talks in a way that is exaggerated and not based on reality

Ex: He thinks he's the best singer in the world, but he can't carry a tune. All his geese are swans.

(as|) (cunning|sly) as a fox [fráze]

used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

Ex: Be careful when dealing with him ; he 's as cunning as a fox and can trick you into making a bad deal .

(as|) slippery as (an eel|a snake) [fráze]

used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: Do n't trust him ; he 's as slippery as a snake , always finding ways to avoid taking any real responsibility for his actions .

(as|) (phony|queer|counterfeit) as a three-dollar bill [fráze]

not true, real, or genuine

Ex: The evidence presented by the accused seemed as phony as a three-dollar bill , and the jury quickly dismissed it .

bats in the belfry [fráze]

an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

Ex: I think he has bats in the belfry , as he believes in conspiracy theories and behaves oddly .

(as|) mad as a (hatter|March hare) [fráze]

used to refer to someone who is in a very chaotic state of mind and is behaving very abnormally

Ex: Ever since he lost his job , he 's been acting mad as a hatter , talking to imaginary friends and making nonsensical decisions .

to [blow] hot and cold [fráze]

to change one's opinions about something often and quickly, sometimes being enthusiastic and other times indifferent or negative

Ex: His feelings for the project blow hot and cold , so the team is n't sure how committed he is .

the nature of the beast [fráze]

the inherent characteristics or qualities of a particular situation, person, or thing, often referring to traits that are difficult to change or control

Ex: If you 're starting a new job , remember that challenges are the nature of the beast ; stay focused and learn from them .

holier than the Pope [fráze]

so extreme and strict in one's adherence to a set of rules, norms, behaviors, etc. that it exeeds what is considered usual

Ex: Do n't listen to her ; she acts holier than the Pope , yet she is not as charitable as she claims to be .

bad egg [Podstatné jméno]

shnilé vejce

Ex: Be cautious around him ; he 's known to be a bad egg who will not hesitate to betray your trust .

Buďte kolem něj opatrní; je známý jako špatné vejce, které bez váhání zradí vaši důvěru.

out of {one's} mind [fráze]

(of a person) extremely unreasonable, or mentally ill

Ex: If he keeps making risky decisions , people might consider him out of his mind , but sometimes taking risks pays off .

waste of skin [fráze]

a person who is considered to be completely worthless or useless and is viewed as a burden or waste of space

Ex: Do n't bother with that guy ; he 's lazy and unreliable , a complete waste of skin .

(as|) quick as a dog can lick a dish [fráze]

used to refer to the act of doing something as fast as one can

Ex: He made his decision quick as a dog can lick a dish , without taking the time to consider the consequences .

behind the times [fráze]

(of a person) not keeping up with current trends, ideas, or advancements

Ex: She ’s a bit behind the times with her views on social media .

Osobnost
Nepříjemné vlastnosti	Nepřitažlivé vlastnosti	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Zkušený & Chytrý	Silný a Sebevědomý	Honest
Nice	Živý a energický	Hrdý & Arogantní	Bezvýznamný nebo Trapný