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used to refer to an extremely angry or impatient person

Ex: I can already tell she 'll cross as two sticks when she finds out about the mess .
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used to describe someone who is extra careful about spending little amounts of money but has no problem with spending large amounts

Ex: Shepenny wise and pound foolish, trying to save money on groceries but spending extravagantly on designer clothes .
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rotten egg
[іменник]

a person who has a tendency to behave badly and cause trouble for others

гниле яйце, погана людина

гниле яйце, погана людина

Ex: They decided to exclude him from the team because of his reputation as rotten egg, known for creating divisions among teammates .
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cold fish
[іменник]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

холодна риба, неемоційна людина

холодна риба, неемоційна людина

Ex: He rarely smiles , making him seem like cold fish.
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piece of work
[фраза]

used to refer to someone who is extremely unpleasant and overall a difficult person to deal with

Ex: She 's piece of work - incredibly talented and driven .
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used to refer to someone who is extremely unsympathetic and does not express strong emotions

Ex: When he heard the tragic news , his face cold as stone, and he did n't utter a word for hours .
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dog in the manger
[фраза]

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

Ex: When I asked to borrow his camera , he acted like dog in the manger, refusing to lend it to me or anyone else .
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off one's rocker
[фраза]

in a state affected with madness or insanity

Ex: Yesterday , she was off her rocker, yelling at random strangers on the street .
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(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

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loose cannon
[іменник]

a person who has lost their sanity, often momentarily

некерована особа, недоумкуватий

некерована особа, недоумкуватий

Ex: We need to be cautious around Tom ; he 's loose cannon and could jeopardize the entire project with his impulsive decisions .
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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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used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

Ex: The politician sly as a fox; he can manipulate public opinion to his advantage effortlessly .
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used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: With her quick wit and resourcefulness , she 'll become slippery as a snake in negotiations , securing the best deals for her company .
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not true, real, or genuine

Ex: The politician 's promises sound phony as a three-dollar bill, and people are becoming increasingly skeptical of their sincerity .
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bats in the belfry
[фраза]

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

Ex: While the Johnsons may have their quirks , they 're not the only ones in the neighborhood bats in the belfry.
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used to refer to someone who is in a very chaotic state of mind and is behaving very abnormally

Ex: The artist 's latest work is as bizarre as if he mad as a hatter; it 's hard to understand the meaning behind it .
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to keep changing one’s attitude toward someone or something

Ex: The CEO has blowing hot and cold about the proposed merger , making it difficult for the shareholders to gauge her stance .
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the inherent characteristics or qualities of a particular situation, person, or thing, often referring to traits that are difficult to change or control

Ex: The CEO 's aggressive tactics in the industry the nature of the beast, but some employees find them unethical .
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so extreme and strict in one's adherence to a set of rules, norms, behaviors, etc. that it exeeds what is considered usual

Ex: In the past , some religious authorities would accuse certain individuals of holier than the Pope, questioning their motives .
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bad egg
[іменник]

someone who is not considered honest, trustworthy, or a good person in general

поганий яйце, недобросовісна особа

поганий яйце, недобросовісна особа

Ex: The company 's management discovered bad egg among the employees who was embezzling funds .
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out of one's mind
[фраза]

(of a person) extremely unreasonable, or mentally ill

Ex: You must out of your mind if you think I 'll lend you money after what happened last time .
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waste of skin
[фраза]

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

Ex: The boss called him waste of skin after he made another costly mistake at work .
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used to refer to the act of doing something as fast as one can

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

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

Ex: You ca n’t expect him to understand modern music ; hebehind the times.
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