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: Matt came round each Friday , regular as clockwork .

sweetness and light [phrase]

a person who is innocent, kind, and agreeable

Ex: The book club discussion was a true embodiment of sweetness and light , as everyone shared their thoughts respectfully and focused on the positive aspects of the novel .

to [suffer] fools (gladly|) [phrase]

to treat stupid or annoying people with kindness and patience

Ex: The CEO was known for being direct and expecting high levels of competence from his team , unwilling to suffer fools in the workplace .

{one's} heart [is] in the right place [sentence]

having good intentions, even if the results are not perfect

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to {not} [hurt|harm] a (fly|flea) [phrase]

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

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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: She is such a talented artist but always hides her light under a bushel , rarely showcasing her work to others .

Good Samaritan [noun]

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

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good egg [noun]

someone who is genuinely a good person

Ex: Tom is a real good egg ; he never hesitates to lend a hand to those in need .

down to earth [phrase]

(of a person) not showing pretentious behavior

Ex: John is a CEO , but he 's incredibly down to earth and always makes time for his employees .

(as|) sweet as (a|) pie [phrase]

used to describe someone who is very friendly and sympathetic

Ex: She greeted everyone with a warm smile and was as sweet as pie throughout the entire event .

(as|) pure as the driven snow [phrase]

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

Ex: His actions always reflect his pure as the driven snow character ; he never compromises his values .

(as|) good as gold [phrase]

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

Ex: The children were as good as gold , waiting patiently at the entrance .

(as|) gentle as a lamb [phrase]

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

Ex: The nurse was gentle as a lamb while caring for the elderly patients .

diamond in the rough [phrase]

someone who is much nicer and friendlier than they first appear

Ex: At first , Sarah seemed distant , but she proved to be a diamond in the rough with her genuine warmth and kindness .

(man|woman|person) of few words [phrase]

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

Ex: The strong , silent type , Frank has always been a man of few words .

shrinking violet [noun]

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

Ex: John is such a shrinking violet at parties .

(as|) (nice|sweet) as pie [phrase]

used to describe a person who is surprisingly friendly and kind

Ex: I was nervous about meeting my new neighbors , but they turned out to be nice as pie .

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