Expresii englezești pentru "Trăsături neplăcute"

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(as|) cross as two sticks [frază]

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 [frază]

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

Ex: He always buys the cheapest tools, but then they break quickly. He's penny wise and pound foolish.

rotten egg [substantiv]

ouă stricate

Ex: Be careful around him ; he 's a rotten egg , always starting arguments and causing conflicts .

Fii atent în preajma lui; este un ou rău, mereu provocând certuri și conflicte.

cold fish [substantiv]

pește rece

Ex: At social gatherings , she tends to be a bit of a cold fish , preferring to keep to herself rather than engaging with others .

La întâlnirile sociale, ea tinde să fie un pic pește rece, preferând să stea deoparte decât să se implice cu alții.

piece of work [frază]

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

Ex: She's a real piece of work, always stirring up drama.

(as|) cold as (any|) stone [frază]

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 [frază]

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

Ex: The new employee doesn't like the project but won't let anyone else take over. He's acting like a dog in the manger.

off {one's} rocker [frază]

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 [frază]

(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

Ex: After staying up for days working on his novel, John started seeing imaginary characters. He's been as nutty as a fruitcake lately.

loose cannon [substantiv]

un element imprevizibil

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

Comportamentul agresiv al noului angajat este ca un tun necontrolat în birou, provocând tensiune în echipă.

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

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

Ex:

(as|) (cunning|sly) as a fox [frază]

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

Ex: Be careful when dealing with him ; he 's as cunning as a fox and can trick you into making a bad deal .

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

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 [frază]

not true, real, or genuine

Ex: If she does n't practice more , her acting will appear as queer as a three-dollar bill on stage , and she wo n't get the lead role .

bats in the belfry [frază]

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) [frază]

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 [frază]

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

Ex: Their relationship blew hot and cold for months before they finally broke up .

the nature of the beast [frază]

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

Ex: If you 're starting a new job , remember that challenges are the nature of the beast ; stay focused and learn from them .

holier than the Pope [frază]

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

Ex:

bad egg [substantiv]

ou rău

Ex: Be cautious around him ; he 's known to be a bad egg who will not hesitate to betray your trust .

Fii precaut în preajma lui; este cunoscut ca un ou rău care nu va ezita să-ți trădeze încrederea.

out of {one's} mind [frază]

(of a person) extremely unreasonable, or mentally ill

Ex:

waste of skin [frază]

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

Ex: Do n't bother with that guy ; he 's lazy and unreliable , a complete waste of skin .

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

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 [frază]

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

Ex: She ’s behind the times , always talking about things that were popular 20 years ago .

Personalitate
Trăsături Neplăcute	Caracteristici neatractive	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Îndemânatic și Inteligent	Puternic și Încrezător	Honest
Nice	Viu și energic	Mândru și Arogant	Fără Sens sau Stângaci