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

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

všeználek, chytrák

všeználek, chytrák

Ex: Stop being such a smart-ass and answer the question properly .Přestaň být takový **všeználek** a řádně odpověz na otázku.
teacher's pet
[Podstatné jméno]

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

oblíbenec učitele, učitelův mazánek

oblíbenec učitele, učitelův mazánek

Ex: Being the teacher’s pet didn’t make her popular with her classmates.Být **učitelův mazlíček** ji neudělal populární mezi jejími spolužáky.

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

Ex: The coach might shout a lot, but his bark is worse than his bite when it comes to discipline.

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

Ex: The party was quite formal , and everyone was prim and proper.
Mrs. Grundy
[Podstatné jméno]

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

Paní Grundyová, někdo velmi přísný a myslící velmi tradičním způsobem

Paní Grundyová, někdo velmi přísný a myslící velmi tradičním způsobem

Ex: She always worries about what Mrs. Grundy will think if she deviates from societal norms .Vždy se obává, co si **paní Grundyová** pomyslí, pokud se odchýlí od společenských norem.

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

Ex: being all talk and no action— show me some results !
backseat driver
[Podstatné jméno]

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

zadní řidič, nevyžádaný poradce

zadní řidič, nevyžádaný poradce

Ex: During the meeting , John kept offering suggestions and critiques to the presenter , acting like a backseat driver even though he was n't directly involved in the project .Během schůze John neustále nabízel návrhy a kritiku prezentujícímu, choval se jako **řidič ze zadního sedadla**, přestože nebyl přímo zapojen do projektu.
apple polisher
[Podstatné jméno]

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

lízač, lichotník

lízač, lichotník

Ex: The employee who constantly agrees with the manager and never challenges their ideas is often seen as an apple polisher by their colleagues .Zaměstnanec, který neustále souhlasí s manažerem a nikdy nezpochybňuje jeho nápady, je často kolegy vnímán jako **přisluhovač**.
feet of clay
[fráze]

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

Ex: The company's reputation suffered a blow when its seemingly perfect product showed its feet of clay, malfunctioning after just a few months of use.

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

Ex: The politician made grand promises during the campaign , but once elected , he proved to all bark and no bite, failing to fulfill any of his pledges .

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

Ex: The celebrity couple put on the dog at the red-carpet event, arriving in a lavish entourage and flaunting their expensive attire.
wise guy
[Podstatné jméno]

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

všeználek, chytrák

všeználek, chytrák

Ex: Okay , wise guy, if you 're so damned smart , you can tell everyone how it 's done !Dobře, **chytráku**, pokud jsi tak zatraceně chytrý, můžeš všem říct, jak se to dělá!

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

Ex: She always volunteers for every task and never misses an opportunity to remind everyone about it.
smart aleck
[Podstatné jméno]

an annoying individual who behaves as if they know everything

všeználek, chytrák

všeználek, chytrák

Ex: I can already imagine him being a smart aleck during the interview , trying to outwit the interviewer with clever remarks .Už si ho dokážu představit, jak se při pohovoru chová jako **všeználek**, snaží se přelstít tazatele chytrými poznámkami.
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