Idioms Describing People and 'Head' Idioms
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Which idiom is used to describe someone who is exceptionally good at math?

  • As hard as nails
  • A heart of gold
  • A head for figures (correct)
  • Keep your head
  • What does it mean if someone is described as a 'lazy-bones'?

  • They are very social and outgoing
  • They are highly intelligent
  • They are very active and hardworking
  • They tend to procrastinate and avoid work (correct)
  • Which phrase best describes a relationship where two individuals frequently argue and disagree?

  • Make it up
  • Don't see eye to eye (correct)
  • Get on well with each other
  • Having an affair
  • What is the meaning of 'to bury your head in the sand'?

    <p>To ignore a problem or difficult situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms refers to a relationship that is less formal than friendship?

    <p>Casual acquaintance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Idioms Describing People

    • Positive Qualities:

      • Heart of gold (very kind, generous)
      • As good as gold (helpful, well-behaved, often for children)
      • Heart's in the right place (good and kind person, even if actions aren't always perfect)
    • Negative Qualities:

      • As hard as nails (no sympathy for others)
      • Nasty piece of work (unpleasant)
      • Awkward customer (difficult person to deal with)
      • Pain in the neck (nuisance, difficult)
      • Gets on everyone's nerves (irritates everyone)

    Idioms Based on "Head"

    • Sensible: Head screwed on (informal)
    • Good at heights: Head for heights
    • Bad memory: Head like a sieve
    • Good with numbers: Good head for figures
    • Unrealistic: Head in the clouds
    • Superior: Head and shoulders above someone
    • Avoid dealing with a problem: Bury your head in the sand
    • Keep calm: Keep your head

    How People Relate to Social Norms

    • Peculiar, strange: Odd-ball
    • Exaggerated: Over the top
    • Crazy: Round the bend
    • Normal/Moderate viewpoint: Middle-of-the-road
    • Teacher's pet: Teacher's favorite
    • Top student: Top of the class
    • Know-it-all: Real know-all
    • Conceited: Big-head
    • Lazy: Lazy-bones

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    Explore intriguing idioms related to personality traits and expressions involving the head. This quiz highlights both positive and negative qualities people can embody and idioms reflecting various capabilities and mindsets. Test your knowledge and understanding of these rich English idioms!

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