Persönlichkeit - Unangenehme Eigenschaften

Entdecken Sie, wie englische Redewendungen wie "piece of work" und "cold fish" mit unangenehmen Eigenschaften im Englischen zusammenhängen.

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(as|) cross as two sticks [Phrase]

used to refer to an extremely angry or impatient person

Ex: Do n't talk to her right now ; she 's cross as two sticks because of the delay .

penny wise and pound foolish [Phrase]

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

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rotten egg [Nomen]

faule Eier

Ex: She seemed nice at first , but she turned out to be a rotten egg , spreading rumors and gossiping about everyone .

Sie schien zunächst nett zu sein, aber sie entpuppte sich als faule Eier, verbreitete Gerüchte und trat über alle.

cold fish [Nomen]

kalter Fisch

Ex: Her colleagues found her difficult to approach , as she seemed like a cold fish , never showing much interest in their conversations .

Ihre Kollegen fanden sie schwer zu erreichen, da sie wie ein kalter Fisch wirkte, der nie viel Interesse an ihren Gesprächen zeigte.

piece of work [Phrase]

a person who is difficult, unpleasant, or extraordinary in behavior

Ex: He is a real piece of work , always causing trouble and never taking responsibility for his actions .

(as|) cold as (any|) stone [Phrase]

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

Ex: She looks at the beggar on the street , but her expression remains as any cold as stone .

dog in the manger [Phrase]

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

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off {one's} rocker [Phrase]

in a state affected with madness or insanity

Ex: John has been talking to imaginary friends lately ; I think he 's off his rocker .

(as|) nutty as a fruitcake [Phrase]

(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

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loose cannon [Nomen]

ein unberechenbares Element

Ex: The new employee 's aggressive behavior is like a loose cannon in the office , causing tension among the team .

Das aggressive Verhalten des neuen Mitarbeiters ist wie ein losgeschossenes Geschoss im Büro und verursacht Spannungen im Team.

all {one's} geese [are] swans [Satz]

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

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(as|) (cunning|sly) as a fox [Phrase]

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

Ex: If you study hard and use your intelligence wisely , you 'll become cunning as a fox and excel in your career .

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

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 an eel , always finding ways to avoid taking any real responsibility for his actions .

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

not true, real, or genuine

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bats in the belfry [Phrase]

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

Ex: If she keeps coming up with unconventional ideas , people might think she has bats in the belfry , but sometimes innovation requires thinking outside the box .

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

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

Ex: If she continues exploring her creative ideas , her art might become as unique and brilliant as that of someone mad as a March hare .

to [blow] hot and cold [Phrase]

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 [Phrase]

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

Ex: In business negotiations , delays and uncertainties are the nature of the beast , and one must be patient .

holier than the Pope [Phrase]

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

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bad egg [Nomen]

schwarzes Schaf

Ex: In the past , there were bad eggs in the community who spread rumors to create conflict among neighbors .

In der Vergangenheit gab es schwarze Schafe in der Gemeinschaft, die Gerüchte verbreiteten, um Konflikte unter Nachbarn zu schaffen.

out of {one's} mind [Phrase]

(of a person) extremely unreasonable, or mentally ill

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waste of skin [Phrase]

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

Ex: He never contributes anything to the team ; he 's just a waste of skin .

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

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

Ex: She finished the puzzle as quick as a dog can lick a dish , surprising her friends with her speed .

behind the times [Phrase]

(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 .

Persönlichkeit
Unangenehme Eigenschaften	Unattraktive Eigenschaften	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Geschickt & Klug	Stark und Selbstbewusst	Honest
Nice	Lebhaft und energisch	Stolz & Arrogant	Sinnlos oder Peinlich