Idioms about People

Definition: someone who enjoys and is skilled at dealing with others

Example: “Our new manager is a real people person.”

Forms: countable noun phrase: a people person

Synonyms: sociable person, extrovert

Definition: To earn money to support your family.

Example: “My father works two jobs to bring home the bacon.”

Definition: A son tends to be similar to his father.

Example: “He's a doctor just like his dad. Like father, like son.”

Definition: Family relationships are stronger than other relationships.

Example: “Even though we argue, we always support each other. Blood is thicker than water.”

Definition: A feeling of comfort and happiness when you arrive home.

Example: “After a long trip, it's great to be back. Home sweet home!”

Definition: To keep something private within the family.

Example: “Let's keep this issue in the family and not discuss it with outsiders.”

Definition: Someone who is very similar to their parent.

Example: “She's a great artist, just like her mother. A chip off the old block.”

Definition: Affecting you personally or emotionally.

Example: “That criticism hit close to home.”

Definition: To make yourself comfortable in someone else's house.

Example: “Please sit down and make yourself at home.”

Definition: A place where you feel comfortable and welcome.

Example: “This coffee shop has become my home away from home.”

Definition: To be the person in charge in a relationship or family.

Example: “In their household, she wears the pants.”

Definition: Born into a wealthy family.

Example: “He never had to work hard; he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.”

Definition: Someone who is your friend only when things are going well.

Example: “When I lost my job, I learned who my fair-weather friends were.”

Definition: People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other.

Example: “They're both artists, so naturally they became friends. Birds of a feather flock together.”

Definition: To make peace; to end a disagreement.

Example: “After years of fighting, they finally buried the hatchet.”

Definition: To have a very good, friendly relationship.

Example: “My sister and my girlfriend got along like a house on fire from the moment they met.”

Definition: To have affection or fondness for someone.

Example: “She has a soft spot for stray animals and always tries to help them.”

Definition: To support someone during a difficult time.

Example: “She stood by him throughout his illness.”

Definition: To get along very well with someone immediately.

Example: “We hit it off right away and became best friends.”

Definition: Fighting or arguing constantly.

Example: “Those two have been at each other's throats all week.”

Definition: To irritate or annoy someone.

Example: “His arrogant attitude really rubs me the wrong way.”

Definition: To make someone very sad, especially by ending a romantic relationship.

Example: “She broke his heart when she moved to another country.”

Definition: Someone who listens to your problems and comforts you.

Example: “After my breakup, my best friend was a shoulder to cry on.”

Definition: To get married.

Example: “They've been together for five years and finally decided to tie the knot.”

Definition: To propose marriage.

Example: “He popped the question on their anniversary.”

Definition: An extra person who feels left out when with a couple.

Example: “I felt like a third wheel when I went to dinner with them.”

Definition: To separate or end a relationship.

Example: “After ten years together, they decided to part ways.”