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English idioms related to Personality
smart-ass
smart-ass
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who is annoying because they constantly try to show off how clever or knowledgeable they are

chytrák, přemoudřelý

chytrák, přemoudřelý

Ex: Don't be such a smart-ass and answer the question seriously. 
teacher's pet
teacher's pet
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who is considered the teacher's favorite student and therefore has advantage over others in the classroom

učitelův mazánek, oblíbenec učitele

učitelův mazánek, oblíbenec učitele

Ex: Everyone thought she was the teacher's pet because she always got extra help. 
{one's} bark [is] worse than {one's} bite

used for saying that someone may appear threatening or aggressive, but their actions or behavior are not as harmful or severe as their words

Silné řeči, Jen planě vyhrožuje

Silné řeči, Jen planě vyhrožuje

Ex: Don't worry; his bark is worse than his bite. 
prim and proper

used to describe a person who behaves in a very traditional and morally conservative manner

Upravený a slušný, Tradiční a slušný

Upravený a slušný, Tradiční a slušný

Ex: She was always prim and proper at family gatherings. 
Mrs. Grundy
Mrs. Grundy
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who is very strict and thinks in a very traditional way

Mravokárce, Přísný tradicionalista

Mravokárce, Přísný tradicionalista

Ex: Don't be such a Mrs. Grundy about their clothes. 
to [be] all talk (and no action|)

used to describe someone who continuously talks about what they are planning to do, but they never do or achieve much

Jen mluví, Mluví, ale nic nedělá

Jen mluví, Mluví, ale nic nedělá

Ex: He's all talk and never delivers on his promises. 
backseat driver
backseat driver
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who insists on giving advice about something even though they are not forced to do so

Všetečný rádce, Ten, kdo se pořád plete

Všetečný rádce, Ten, kdo se pořád plete

Ex: Stop being a backseat driver and let me handle it. 
apple polisher
apple polisher
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who tries to gain the approval of important people by the means of flattery, praise, etc.

Podlézač, Vlezdoprdelka

Podlézač, Vlezdoprdelka

Ex: Everyone knows he is an apple polisher at work. 
feet of clay
feet of clay
[fráze]

a serious flaw or weakness in one's character that other people are not aware of

Skrytá slabina, Vnitřní vada

Skrytá slabina, Vnitřní vada

Ex: The famous leader had feet of clay that few people saw. 
all bark and no bite

used to describe a person who tends to say things that sound intimidating when in reality they are afraid to take action

Jen silné řeči, Vyhrožuje naprázdno

Jen silné řeči, Vyhrožuje naprázdno

Ex: Ignore him; he is all bark and no bite. 
to [toot|blow] {one's} (own|) horn

to praise one's own abilities or accomplishments, often in an exaggerated way

Chválit se, Pochlubit se, vychvalovat se

Chválit se, Pochlubit se, vychvalovat se

Ex: She isn't shy about tooting her own horn at meetings. 
wise guy
wise guy
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual who consistently seeks to appear more clever than others in a manner that can be bothersome

Chytrák, Vševěd

Chytrák, Vševěd

Ex: Stop being a wise guy and answer the question. 
goody two shoes

a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

Řádný člověk, Poctivý, svědomitý

Řádný člověk, Poctivý, svědomitý

Ex: Everyone thinks she's a goody two shoes in class. 
smart aleck
smart aleck
[Podstatné jméno]

an annoying individual who behaves as if they know everything

Vševěd, Vychytralý, chytrák

Vševěd, Vychytralý, chytrák

Ex: Don't be a smart aleck in class. 
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