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English idioms related to Personality
smart-ass

used to refer to someone who is trying their best to prove that they are more intelligent compared to others, often in a way that is annoying

chytrák

chytrák

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[Podstatné jméno]
teacher's pet

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

oblíbenec učitele

oblíbenec učitele

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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

[věta]
prim and proper

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

[fráze]
Mrs. Grundy

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

paní Grundy

paní Grundy

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[Podstatné jméno]
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

[fráze]
backseat driver

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

řidič na zadním sedadle

řidič na zadním sedadle

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[Podstatné jméno]
apple polisher

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

podlézák

podlézák

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[Podstatné jméno]
feet of clay

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

[fráze]
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

[fráze]
to toot one's (own) horn

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

[fráze]
wise guy

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

bystřec

bystřec

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goody two shoes

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

[fráze]
smart aleck

an annoying individual who behaves as if they know everything

smající se chytrolín

smající se chytrolín

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[Podstatné jméno]
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