Osobowość - Nieprzyjemne cechy

Odkryj, jak angielskie idiomy, takie jak "piece of work" i "cold fish", odnoszą się do nieprzyjemnych cech w języku angielskim.

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(as|) cross as two sticks [Fraza]

used to refer to an extremely angry or impatient person

Ex: After the argument , she was cross as two sticks and did n't speak to him for days .

penny wise and pound foolish [Fraza]

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 [Rzeczownik]

zgniłe jajo

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

Na początku wydawała się miła, ale okazała się zgniłym jajkiem, rozsiewając plotki i plotkując o wszystkich.

cold fish [Rzeczownik]

zimna ryba

Ex: When he heard the sad news , he remained a cold fish , not showing any emotion or offering sympathy .

Kiedy usłyszał smutną wiadomość, pozostał zimną rybą, nie okazując żadnych emocji ani współczucia.

piece of work [Fraza]

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

Ex: She 's quite a piece of work - incredibly talented and driven .

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

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

Ex: Mary is talking about her struggles , but her husband sits there , cold as stone , showing no sympathy .

dog in the manger [Fraza]

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 [Fraza]

in a state affected with madness or insanity

Ex: He has been acting off his rocker ever since the accident .

(as|) nutty as a fruitcake [Fraza]

(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

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loose cannon [Rzeczownik]

nieprzewidywalny element

Ex: Do n't rely on him for critical tasks ; he 's proven to be a loose cannon with his unreliable actions .

Nie polegaj na nim w krytycznych zadaniach; okazał się nieprzewidywalną osobą przez swoje niewiarygodne działania.

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

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

Ex: He thinks he's the best singer in the world, but he can't carry a tune. All his geese are swans.

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

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) [Fraza]

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 a snake , always finding ways to avoid taking any real responsibility for his actions .

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

not true, real, or genuine

Ex: The evidence presented by the accused seemed as phony as a three-dollar bill , and the jury quickly dismissed it .

bats in the belfry [Fraza]

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

Ex: I think he has bats in the belfry , as he believes in conspiracy theories and behaves oddly .

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

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

Ex: Ever since he lost his job , he 's been acting mad as a hatter , talking to imaginary friends and making nonsensical decisions .

to [blow] hot and cold [Fraza]

to change one's opinions about something often and quickly, sometimes being enthusiastic and other times indifferent or negative

Ex: The manager blew hot and cold during the meeting , first praising the idea then criticizing it .

the nature of the beast [Fraza]

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 [Fraza]

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

Ex: Do n't listen to her ; she acts holier than the Pope , yet she is not as charitable as she claims to be .

bad egg [Rzeczownik]

czarna owca

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

W przeszłości w społeczności były czarne owce, które rozpowszechniały plotki, aby stworzyć konflikty między sąsiadami.

out of {one's} mind [Fraza]

(of a person) extremely unreasonable, or mentally ill

Ex: If he keeps making risky decisions , people might consider him out of his mind , but sometimes taking risks pays off .

waste of skin [Fraza]

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 [Fraza]

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

Ex: He made his decision quick as a dog can lick a dish , without taking the time to consider the consequences .

behind the times [Fraza]

(of a person) not keeping up with current trends, ideas, or advancements

Ex: He still uses a VHS player ; he 's really behind the times .

Osobowość
Nieprzyjemne cechy	Nieatrakcyjne cechy	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Biegły & Mądry	Silny i Pewny Siebie	Honest
Nice	Żywy i energiczny	Dumny & Arogancki	Bezsensowny lub Niezręczny