Personalidad - Características poco atractivas

Explora modismos en inglés sobre características poco atractivas con ejemplos como "patata de sofá" y "aguafiestas".

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green with envy

[Frase]

feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

Ex: When she saw her friend's luxurious vacation photos, she turned green with envy, wishing she could experience such luxury.

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like a broken record

[Frase]

used to refer to someone who keeps repeating the same thing in a way that is annoying

Ex: You're such a broken record.

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wet blanket

[Sustantivo]

someone who does or says things that prevent others from having a good time

aguafiestas, plomizo

Ex: Their constant complaints and negativity make them act like a wet blanket, bringing down the whole group .Sus constantes quejas y negatividad los hacen actuar como un **aguafiestas**, desanimando a todo el grupo.

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misery guts

[Sustantivo]

a person who is unhappy and keeps complaining a lot

aguafiestas, cenizo

Ex: Why are you being such a misery guts today ?¿Por qué estás siendo un **aguafiestas** hoy? ¡Intenta animarte un poco!

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empty shell

[Sustantivo]

a person who can no longer feel any strong emotions, often after experiencing something heartbreaking

cáscara vacía, envoltura vacía

Ex: sed to be full of life , but lately , he seems like an empty shell, just going through the motions .Solía estar lleno de vida, pero últimamente parece una **cáscara vacía**, solo haciendo los movimientos.

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yellow streak

[Sustantivo]

one's lack of courage to deal with painful or dangerous situations

una veta amarilla, una cobardía

Ex: When faced with a dangerous task, he showed his yellow streak and refused to participate.Ante una tarea peligrosa, mostró su **falta de valentía** y se negó a participar.

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faint of heart

[Frase]

easily frightened or discouraged

Ex: You need to be brave to try skydiving; it's not for the faint of heart.

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afraid of one's own shadow

[Frase]

used to refer to someone who becomes extremely afraid of or nervous about even the smallest things

Ex: The new employee is afraid of her own shadow that she 's hesitant to voice her opinions in meetings .

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doubting Thomas

[Sustantivo]

a person who doubts or refuses to believe anything that is presented to them without evidence or proof

Tomás incrédulo, escéptico

Ex: In the past, he acted like a Doubting Thomas, refusing to accept the truth until it was undeniable.En el pasado, actuó como un **Tomás incrédulo**, negándose a aceptar la verdad hasta que fue innegable.

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(as) quiet as a mouse

[Frase]

used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

Ex: The cat tiptoed into the roomas quiet as a mouse, not waking anyone up .

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(as) mute as a fish

[Frase]

used to refer to someone who refuses to talk much or is completely silent

Ex: Whenever the topic of public speaking comes up, she becomes as mute as a fish and avoids speaking in front of others.

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nervous wreck

[Sustantivo]

a person who is extremely worried or upset

despojo nervioso, ruina nerviosa

Ex: The high-pressure situation at work has turned him into a nervous wreck, affecting his performance .La situación de alta presión en el trabajo lo ha convertido en un **despojo nervioso**, afectando su rendimiento.

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basket case

[Sustantivo]

a person who is always nervous or stressed and is therefore unable to have a calm and organized life

un desastre nervioso, un caso perdido

Ex: She 's been so overwhelmed with work and family issues that she feels like a complete basket case.Ha estado tan abrumada con el trabajo y los problemas familiares que se siente como un **caso perdido**.

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bundle of nerves

[Frase]

an extremely anxious or nervous person

un manojo de nervios, una pila de nervios

Ex: With relaxation techniques , he can manage his anxiety and avoid being bag of nerves in stressful situations .

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to not say boo to a goose

[Frase]

to be very quiet and show signs of discomfort or anxiety when in public

Ex: She's so shy that she wouldn't say boo to a goose, even in a small gathering.

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like a bump on a log

[Frase]

used to refer to someone or something that shows very little motion or does nothing

Ex: You need to be more involved in the project ; do n't just sit like a bump on a log.

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couch potato

[Sustantivo]

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

mueble, teleadicto

Ex: His lack of physical activity and constant TV watching have turned him into a couch potato.Su falta de actividad física y su constante visión de la televisión lo han convertido en un **patata de sofá**.

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sour grapes

[Sustantivo]

a negative attitude or reaction toward something that one desires but cannot have or achieve, often by minimizing its importance or worth

uvas verdes, agraz

Ex: She said the concert was probably going to be terrible anyway after failing to get tickets , displaying sour grapes.Dijo que el concierto probablemente iba a ser terrible de todos modos después de no conseguir entradas, mostrando **uvas verdes**.

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green-eyed monster

[Frase]

the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: She could n't hide green-eyed monster when she saw her best friend spending time with someone else .

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to have sticky fingers

[Frase]

to have a tendency to steal from others whenever the opportunity presents itself

Ex: The security team suspects that someone in the office has sticky fingers, as items keep going missing.

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lower than a snake's belly

[Frase]

used to describe a person with no principles or morality

Ex: I ca n't believe she lied to her own family ; shelower than a snake 's belly.

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penny pincher

[Sustantivo]

a person who shows unwillingness to spend much money

tacaño, avaro

Ex: She refuses to eat out at restaurants; she's a real penny-pincher.Se niega a comer en restaurantes; es una verdadera **tacaña**.

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hairy at the heel

[Frase]

lacking good manners

Ex: My boss hairy at the heel.

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to cry stinking fish

[Frase]

to complain about something that is not worth complaining about

Ex: Ca n't you just be happy with what you have crying stinking fish?

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