Personality - Nice

Explore English idioms that relate to being nice, including "down to earth" and "good egg".

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(as) regular as clockwork

[phrase]

used to describe a person who always manages to arrive or get things done at the agreed or proper time

Ex: John arrives at every meeting, as regular as clockwork.

sweetness and light

[phrase]

a person who is innocent, kind, and agreeable

Ex: Lucy is all sweetness and light; everyone loves being around her.

to suffer fools (gladly)

[phrase]

to treat stupid or annoying people with kindness and patience

Ex: She suffers fools gladly and never snaps at anyone.

one's heart is in the right place

[sentence]

having good intentions, even if the results are not perfect

Ex: He forgot my birthday, but his heart was in the right place.

to not hurt a fly

[phrase]

to refrain from doing anything that would harm or threaten the life of any person or animal

Ex: Don't be afraid of him; he wouldn't hurt a fly.

to hide one's light under a bushel

[phrase]

to keep one's talents or abilities hidden from others, particularly due to one's modesty

Ex: You should stop hiding your light under a bushel and show people what you can do.

Good Samaritan

[noun]

a sympathetic person who tries to help those who are in trouble or in desperate need of help

Ex: A Good Samaritan stopped to help us change the flat tire.

good egg

[noun]

someone who is genuinely a good person

Ex: He's a good egg, always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need.

down to earth

[phrase]

(of a person) not showing pretentious behavior

Ex: Despite his success, he is still very down to earth.

(as) sweet as (a) pie

[phrase]

used to describe someone who is very friendly and sympathetic

Ex: She is as sweet as pie and always helps everyone in need.

(as) pure as the driven snow

[phrase]

used to describe someone who is completely innocent and does not have any moral flaws

Ex: She acts as if she is as pure as the driven snow, but everyone knows better.

(as) good as gold

[phrase]

used to describe a very well-behaved and obedient individual, especially a child

Ex: The baby was as good as gold throughout the entire flight.

(as) gentle as a lamb

[phrase]

used to describe an individual who behaves in a very kind and gentle way

Ex: Despite his size, he is as gentle as a lamb.

diamond in the rough

[phrase]

someone who is much nicer and friendlier than they first appear

Ex: He seemed rude at first, but he turned out to be a diamond in the rough.

man of few words

[phrase]

someone who avoids talking much and manages to convey their message in the most concise way possible

Ex: My father is a man of few words, but when he speaks, everyone listens.

shrinking violet

[noun]

a very shy or modest individual who tries not to attract others' attention

Ex: She is no shrinking violet when it comes to defending her friends.

(as) nice as pie

[phrase]

used to describe a person who is surprisingly friendly and kind

Ex: I expected her to be cold, but she was sweet as pie.

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

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