Personality - Honest

Master English idioms that relate to being honest, like "straight shooter" and "salt of the earth".

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[phrase]

used to describe a very honest and moral person

Ex: Everyone trusted Nora because she was straight as an arrow.

[noun]

an individual who is characterized by being honest and trustworthy

Ex: Tom is a straight shooter; he always tells you the truth.

[phrase]

a person who is highly respected due to their honesty and humility

Ex: Grandma May is the salt of the earth; everyone respects her.

[sentence]

used to refer to someone who means every word that they say

Ex: When Daniel promises something, his word is his bond.

[phrase]

a person who actually gets things done instead of just talking about them

Ex: Laura is a woman of action; when she sees a problem, she fixes it.

[phrase]

a person who prefers to do things instead of just thinking or talking about them

Ex: Emma is a woman of her word; she doesn't just talk about change, she makes it happen.

[phrase]

(especially of someone in military or law enforcement) honest and following the rules without deviation

Ex: The new police chief is as straight as a ramrod and refuses to bend the rules.

[phrase]

used to describe someone who can be trusted or depended on

Ex: You can trust Maria; she's as true as steel.

[noun]

an individual who criticizes others in a firm yet kind manner

Ex: My teacher was a Dutch uncle and told me exactly where I was going wrong.

[phrase]

an exceptionally good or moral person

Ex: Everyone teased him for being a goody two-shoes.

Personality
Unpleasant Traits	Unappealing Characteristics	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Skilled & Smart	Strong & Confident	Honest
Nice	Lively & Energetic	Proud & Arrogant	Senseless or Awkward