Osobowość - Nieatrakcyjne cechy

Poznaj angielskie idiomy dotyczące nieatrakcyjnych cech na przykładach takich jak "kanapowy ziemniak" i "mokry koc".

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green with envy [Fraza]

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

Ex: He was green with envy when he found out that his classmate had received a scholarship to a prestigious university .

like a broken record [Fraza]

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

Ex: He sounds like a broken record.

wet blanket [Rzeczownik]

malkontent

Ex: Do n't invite him to the party ; he 's such a wet blanket and will ruin the fun for everyone .

Nie zapraszaj go na imprezę; to taki zmarnowany czas i zepsuje zabawę wszystkim.

misery guts [Rzeczownik]

maruda

Ex: No matter the situation , she always acts like a misery guts , never finding anything to be happy about .

Niezależnie od sytuacji, zawsze zachowuje się jak malkontent, nigdy nie znajdując powodu do radości.

empty shell [Rzeczownik]

pusta skorupa

Ex: If he does n't address his feelings , he may become an empty shell , unable to connect with others .

Jeśli nie zajmie się swoimi uczuciami, może stać się pustą skorupą, niezdolną do nawiązywania kontaktów z innymi.

yellow streak [Rzeczownik]

żółta smuga

Ex: Do n't count on him to stand up for you ; he has a yellow streak and avoids confrontation .

Nie licz na to, że stanie w twojej obronie; ma tchórzliwą żyłkę i unika konfrontacji.

faint of heart [Fraza]

easily frightened or discouraged

Ex: Her constant worries and hesitations show that she is faint of heart , unable to take risks .

(afraid|scared|frightened) of {one's} own shadow [Fraza]

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

Ex: He 's afraid of his own shadow when it comes to making decisions ; he 's always seeking reassurance from others .

doubting Thomas [Rzeczownik]

niewierny Tomasz

Ex:

On jest prawdziwym niewiernym Tomaszem; nie uwierzy, że koncert został odwołany, dopóki nie zobaczy oficjalnego ogłoszenia.

(as|) quiet as a mouse [Fraza]

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

Ex: I tried to be as quiet as a mouse

(as|) mute as a fish [Fraza]

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

Ex: Despite multiple attempts to engage him in conversation , he remains as mute as a fish , unwilling to communicate .

nervous wreck [Rzeczownik]

wrak nerwowy

Ex: Her constant worrying and anxious behavior make her appear like a nervous wreck , seeking reassurance from others .

Jej ciągłe zamartwianie się i lękliwe zachowanie sprawiają, że wygląda jak wrak nerwowy, szukający upewnienia u innych.

basket case [Rzeczownik]

wrak nerwowy

Ex: If he seeks therapy and support , he may avoid becoming a basket case during difficult times .

Jeśli poszuka terapii i wsparcia, może uniknąć stania się wrak w trudnych czasach.

(bundle|bag) of nerves [Fraza]

an extremely anxious or nervous person

Ex: Before her performance , she was a bundle of nerves , worried about making any mistakes .

to {not} [say] boo to a goose [Fraza]

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

Ex: His extreme shyness makes him appear as if he would n't say boo to a goose .

like a bump on a log [Fraza]

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

Ex: During the team brainstorming session , he sat there like a bump on a log , not offering any ideas or input .

couch potato [Rzeczownik]

kanapowy ziemniak

Ex: Instead of going outside and exercising , he chooses to be a couch potato all day .

Zamiast wyjść na zewnątrz i ćwiczyć, wybiera bycie kanapowcem przez cały dzień.

sour grapes [Rzeczownik]

kwaśne winogrona

Ex: After not getting the job , he dismissed it as a boring position with a low salary , exhibiting sour grapes .

Po nieotrzymaniu pracy, odrzucił ją jako nudne stanowisko z niską pensją, okazując kwaśne winogrona.

green-eyed monster [Fraza]

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

Ex: Her possessiveness and suspiciousness are clear signs of the green-eyed monster in her .

to [have] sticky fingers [Fraza]

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

Ex: Do n't leave your belongings unattended around him ; he 's known to have sticky fingers .

lower than a snake's belly [Fraza]

used to describe a person with no principles or morality

Ex: His deliberate betrayal of his friends is evidence that he 's lower than a snake 's belly .

penny pincher [Rzeczownik]

skąpiec

Ex:

Jego ekstremalne nawyki skąpca sprawiają, że wydaje się skąpy i niechętny do pomagania innym.

hairy at the [heel] [Fraza]

lacking good manners

Ex: I tried to talk to her about it , but she 's just hairy at the heels .

to [cry] stinking fish [Fraza]

to complain about something that is not worth complaining about

Ex: I ca n't believe you 're crying stinking fish about your new car .

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