3 Broaden your vocabulary: IDIOMS to describe CHARACTER and PERSONALITY (36 pts)

armchair critic

someone who gives opinions and advice based on theory rather than real experience

cut out for something

having the right qualities or abilities for a particular job, activity, or role

eager beaver

a very hardworking and enthusiastic person, sometimes too enthusiastic

fair-weather friend

someone who is only friendly when things are going well for you

have a quick temper

to get angry very easily

just off the boat

naive, inexperienced, and new to a place or situation

laughing stock

a person or thing that everyone laughs at because they seem foolish or ridiculous

new kid on the block

the newest person in a group, place, or organization

odd man out

the person or thing that is different from the others and does not fit in

set in one's ways

fixed in your habits and opinions and unwilling to change

tough cookie

a confident, determined person who can deal with difficult situations

wet blanket

a boring or unenthusiastic person who spoils other people's fun

whistle-blower

someone who reports illegal, dishonest, or harmful activity to the authorities

whiz-kid

a young person who is very talented and successful

worlds apart

very different from each other