used to describe a person who always manages to arrive or get things done at the agreed or proper time
Ex:
sweetness and light
[短语]
a person who is innocent, kind, and agreeable
Ex:
His
speeches
are
filled
with
sweetness
and
light
,
inspiring
his
audience
with
uplifting
and
optimistic
ideas
.
![to [suffer] fools (gladly|)](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42686/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [suffer] fools (gladly|)")
to treat stupid or annoying people with kindness and patience
Ex:
As
a
professor
,
she
had
little
tolerance
for
incompetence
and
would
not
suffer
fools
in
her
classroom
.
![{one's} heart [is] in the right place](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/69073/thumb/180?type=jpeg "{one's} heart [is] in the right place")
having good intentions, even if the results are not perfect
Ex:
![to {not} [hurt|harm] a (fly|flea)](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/38713/thumb/pleased/180?type=jpeg "to {not} [hurt|harm] a (fly|flea)")
to refrain from doing anything that would harm or threaten the life of any person or animal
Ex:
Despite
his
intimidating
appearance
,
he
's
actually
really
kind-hearted
and
would
n't
harm
a
flea
.
![to [hide] {one's} light under a bushel](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42374/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [hide] {one's} light under a bushel")
to keep one's talents or abilities hidden from others, particularly due to one's modesty
Ex:
He
has
exceptional
leadership
skills
,
but
he
tends
to
hide
his
light
under
a
bushel
and
does
n't
take on
leadership
roles
.
Good Samaritan
[名词]
好撒玛利亚人
Ex:
He
volunteered
his
time
every
weekend
,
serving
meals
at
the
community
kitchen
like
a
true
Good Samaritan
.
他每个周末都自愿奉献自己的时间，在社区厨房提供餐食，就像一个真正的好撒玛利亚人。
good egg
[名词]
好蛋
Ex:
In
the
past
,
he
was
considered
a
good egg
among
his
peers
,
always
standing up for
what
was
right
.
在过去，他被同龄人视为好蛋，总是坚持正确的事情。
down to earth
[短语]
(of a person) not showing pretentious behavior
Ex:
Despite
her
fame
and
success,
the
actress
remains
down
to
earth
and
is
known
for
treating
everyone
with
kindness.
used to describe someone who is very friendly and sympathetic
Ex:
My
neighbor
is
always
willing
to
lend
a
hand
and
is
as
sweet
as
a
pie
.
used to describe someone who is completely innocent and does not have any moral flaws
Ex:
Despite
the
temptations
in
the
entertainment industry
,
she
has
remained
as
pure
as
the
driven
snow
.
(as|) good as gold
[短语]
used to describe a very well-behaved and obedient individual, especially a child
Ex:
She
's
been
as
good
as
gold
all
morning
.
used to describe an individual who behaves in a very kind and gentle way
Ex:
She
has
a
calming
presence
and
is
as
gentle
as
a
lamb
in
handling
conflicts
.
diamond in the rough
[短语]
someone who is much nicer and friendlier than they first appear
Ex:
Anna
's
initial
aloofness
faded away
,
revealing
her
as
a
diamond
in
the
rough
with
a
heart
full
of
compassion
and
empathy
.
someone who avoids talking much and manages to convey their message in the most concise way possible
Ex:
Many
admire
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
'
wife
Ginni
for
being
a
woman
of
few
words
who
avoids
the
spotlight
and
controversy
.
shrinking violet
[名词]
羞怯的人
Ex:
During
group discussions
,
Sarah
is
a
shrinking violet
.
在小组讨论中，莎拉是一个害羞的紫罗兰。她很少发言或分享自己的想法。
used to describe a person who is surprisingly friendly and kind
Ex:
Even though
the
customer
was
angry
and
frustrated
,
the
customer service representative
remained
as
sweet
as
pie
,
patiently
listening
to
their
concerns
and
finding
a
solution
to
their
problem
.