english idioms

a big mouth

a person who is very talkative and often reveals personal or confidential information to other people

the salt of the earth

a person who is generally respected because they are so honest, reliable and good

a big mouth

a person who is very talkative and often reveals personal or confidential information to other people

the salt of the earth

a person who is generally respected because they are so honest, reliable and good

to be as quiet as a mouse

to be very quiet and not talk much

to be pig-headed

to be stupidly stubborn

to reach for the moon

to be ambitious and determined

to have a chip one’s shoulder

refers to someone who is easily offended or always ready to take offense at perceived slights or insults.

to wear your heart on your sleeve

a sentimental person that expresses feelings rather than hiding them

a wall flower

someone who is shy and prefers to stay outside the masses of people

to be wet behind the ears

a childlike, innocent and naíve person

a couch potato

someone who's very lazy

don’t be a chicken

to be brave and not a coward

to wear the trousers

to be bossy, in control of the situation and make the decisions