Ielts Speaking 1000 Expression - Describing People

CHAPTER 1 – Describing People Personality traits and characteristics Positive traits and characteristics 1. (to be) as brave as a lion Meaning: someone who is very brave or courageous Example: Tom’s as brave as a lion, he didn’t even hesitate to confront the thief who tried to steal my wallet. 2. (to be) as cool as a cucumber Meaning: someone who acts very calm in a difficult or serious situation. Example: Mark is always as cool as a cucumber, even when he is under a lot of pressure. 3. (to be) down to earth Meaning: someone who is very sensible, realistic, practical, thinks logically and rationally. Maybe the opposite of someone who ‘has their head in the clouds’. Example: Karen’s really sensible and realistic, she’s really down to earth. He is a really down to earth kind of guy. She’s got a really down to earth personality. 4. (to be) easy-going Meaning: similar to laid back. Someone who is not easily worried, upset or annoyed. Example: Ryan’s a very easy-going guy. Nothing seems to bother him too much. 5. (to be) a go-getter Meaning: someone who is proactive, determined and works hard to achieve what they want. Example: Christine is a real go-getter, she’ll do whatever it takes to work her way to the top of her company. 6. (to be) good company Meaning: someone who is fun or pleasant to be around and spend time with. Example: Jane’s really good company. I always have a great time when we hang out together. 7. (to be) a good laugh Meaning: someone who is funny and entertaining to be around. ZIM Books – Giải pháp toàn diện cho người học IELTS | 1

Example: My best friend Amanda is a real good laugh. She’s always got a lot of funny stories to tell when we catch up. 8. (to be) a knight in shining armour Meaning: someone who helps or saves you when you have a problem Example: Alex is a real knight in shining armour, he helped me to move house when no one else could. 9. (to be) laid-back Meaning: someone who behaves in a very relaxed way, nothing seems to bother them. Example: I guess I would describe myself as being pretty laid back. I don’t get upset or worried very easily. 10. (to have) nerves of steel Meaning: someone is able to stay calm in a difficult or dangerous situation, or when under a lot of pressure Example: John’s got nerves of steel. He looked so calm when the robber pointed a gun at his face 11. (to be) open-minded Meaning: someone who is willing to listen to, or is accepting of, other people’s ideas and opinions, even if they are different to their own beliefs. Example: One of the reasons that I really respect Greg is because he is so open-minded. 12. (to be) as sweet as honey | sugar Meaning: someone who acts in a very sweet, nice or gentle manner. Example: Mary is one of the nicest people I know, she’s as sweet as sugar. 13. (to be) up-and-coming Meaning: someone or something that is advancing in its field and is likely to be a success Example: John is an up-and-coming star. He’s been staring in a lot of films lately and is gaining a lot of popularity amongst movie critics. Mike’s café is said to be the next up-and-coming chain of coffee stores around the country 14. (to have) vim and vigour Meaning: someone who has a lot of energy and enthusiasm Example: Tom is full of vim and vigour. He’s always so excited and enthusiastic about everything! ZIM Books – Giải pháp toàn diện cho người học IELTS | 2

15. (to be) young at heart Meaning: someone who is getting older, but still feels and acts young Example: Even though Bob is in his 60’s, he’s still young at heart. He’s always wanting to play football with his grandkids.

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Negative traits and characteristics 16. (to be) a bad egg Meaning: someone who is dishonest or behaves badly Example: Little Johnny is a real bad egg. He’s always misbehaving at school and causing problems with other students. 17. (to be) big-headed Meaning: someone who thinks they are very important, or better than others Example: I don’t want to sound big-headed, but I was definitely the smartest kid in school. 18. (to be) a big mouth Meaning: someone who isn’t able to keep a secret. Example: Jenny is such a big mouth! She wasn’t supposed to tell you about the surprise party that I had planned for you. 19. (to be) a busybody Meaning: someone who is interested in other people’s personal business, particularly things that do not involve them. Example: My mum is such a busybody, always trying to listen in to my private conversations with my friends, trying to find out what we are talking about. 20. (to be) a cold fish Meaning: someone who shows little or no emotion, and may be very unsympathetic. Example: John didn’t show any sympathy for Max when his girlfriend broke up with him. He can be a real cold fish sometimes. 21. (to be) a chatterbox Meaning: a person who talks a lot Example: James is such a chatterbox, sometimes he just never shuts up! 22. (to be) as cunning as a fox Meaning: someone is very cunning, deceitful or maybe untrustworthy. Someone who plans things in order to get what they want. Example: I really don’t trust Tony, he’s always trying to trick people. He’s as cunning as a fox. 23. (to be) a fair-weather friend

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Meaning: someone who is only your friend when things are going well for you, but not when you really need help. Example: Kyle’s only a fair-weather friend. Last month when I desperately needed help, he wouldn’t even reply to my messages. 24. (to be) full of hot air Meaning: someone who talks a lot but doesn’t say anything worthwhile, or talks about things they don’t really know about, or exaggerates the truth Example: Don’t listen to Matt, he’s full of hot air. You can’t trust a word that he says. 25. (to be) full of yourself Meaning: Someone who is overconfident, and thinks they are very special or important (similar to big-headed) Example: Carl is so full of himself these days. He just never shuts about his latest achievements. 26. (to be) as greedy as a pig Meaning: someone is very greedy and has a desire for things, particularly for food. Example: Shannon ate that whole chocolate cake herself and didn’t save any for anyone else. She’s as greedy as a pig sometimes! 27. (to be) narrow-minded Meaning: someone who is unwilling to accept or listen to other people’s ideas or opinions. (opposite of open-minded) Example: I really can’t stand narrow-minded people. It’s one of the qualities that I really hate in other people. 28. (to be) a nosy parker Meaning: similar to a busybody. Someone who asks a lot of questions trying to find out information about someone’s personal life. Example: My next door neighbour is such a nosy parker, always asking me questions trying to find out about my personal life. 29. (to be) a pain in the neck Meaning: someone or something that is highly annoying Example: Jerry is an absolute pain in the neck. He’s always interfering with my work, I can’t get nothing done when he’s around. TV commercials these days are a real pain in the neck, there’s more commercials than TV shows! ZIM Books – Giải pháp toàn diện cho người học IELTS | 5

30. (to be) pig-headed Meaning: someone who is extremely stubborn, and unwilling to change their opinions, even if they know they are wrong Example: Chris is so pig-headed. He still thinks women should be housewives only. 31. (to be) set in his | her ways Meaning: someone who doesn’t like changing their habits. Example: My grandfather is quite old now and set in his ways. It’s really difficult to try to change his view on things. 32. (to have) a short fuse Meaning: someone who gets angry easily, or loses their temper quickly. Example: When I was young I had to be careful around my father, he had a really short fuse. If I did something wrong, he would get really mad. 33. (to be) a slave driver Meaning: someone who makes their employees or other people work really hard. Example: My boss is a real slave driver, he’s always making us stay back at work late.

34. (to be) as slippery as an eel Meaning: someone who is cunning, deceitful or untrustworthy, and possibly difficult to catch (e.g. a criminal) Example: I really don’t trust that guy, he’s as slippery as an eel. The police haven’t been able to catch the criminal yet, he seems to be as slippery as an eel. 35. (to be) a smart arse Meaning: someone who tries to be funny or clever but is actually just annoying and/or rude Example: Matthew’s a real smart arse these days. Always talking rudely to his teachers, trying to make others laugh. 36. (to be) as stubborn as a mule Meaning: to describe someone is very stubborn, or has a strong determination to not change their attitude towards something. Example: Even though he knows smoking is really bad for his health, he won’t stop. He’s as stubborn as a mule sometimes. ZIM Books – Giải pháp toàn diện cho người học IELTS | 6

37. (to be) a wet blanket Meaning: a person who says or does something that stops others from having fun or enjoying themselves. Example: Kate’s always ruining my fun by being so negative all the time, she can be such a wet blanket sometimes. 38. (to be) a wolf in sheep's clothing Meaning: someone that appears or acts like a good person but is actually bad. Example: I think the new president is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. It appears like he has good intentions, but I think he doesn’t care about what the people want. 39. (to have) a yellow streak Meaning: someone who has a tendency to act cowardly or not be very brave Example: Shauna has a bit of a yellow streak, she always scared of everything!

40. (to be) yellow-bellied Meaning: to be cowardly (similar to a yellow streak) Example: He’s such a yellow-bellied fool. Always running away from any little problem in life. 41. (to be) a yes-man Meaning: someone who says ‘yes’ to everything or agrees with everything people say, even when they don’t really agree, but usually just to please people. Example: Jack will agree with anything you say, he’s a bit of a yes-man.

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Being different or the same as others 42. (to be) the black sheep (of the family) Meaning: to describe some who is different from others, particularly used when comparing someone to others in their family. Example: My brother Chris is the black sheep of the family. While everyone in my family is really outgoing and sociable, Chris is really shy and introverted, and doesn’t really share any similar interests with us. 43. (to be) a chip off the old block Meaning: someone who has a very similar appearance or characteristics to one of their parents, especially the father. Example: Ben looks exactly like his father, he’s a real chip off the old block. 44. (to be) a law unto themselves Meaning: someone who does not behave according to normal rules and ways of doing things, but does whatever they like, following their own way about how to act and live. Example: You can’t tell George what to do, he won’t listen, he’s a law unto himself. 45. (to be) a queer fish Meaning: someone who is considered to be a bit strange or weird Example: Tony’s kind of a queer fish, he’s a bit strange compared to the other kids at school. 46. (to be) a square peg in a round hole. Meaning: to describe someone who does not fit into a particular place or situation. Example: I really wasn’t suitable for that job, so I quit after a week. The whole time I worked there I felt like a square peg in a round hole. 47. (to have) the x-factor Meaning: someone who has a unique talent, skill or look, or someone with a special quality that is difficult to describe or define. Example: The new salesman’s really got the x-factor, he’s already made more sales this month than the rest of the team combined.

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Social or anti-social 48. (to be) the life and soul of the party Meaning: someone who is popular, and is usually the centre of attention at a party or in a social situation. Example: Brad is pretty much the life and soul of the party whenever my friends and I get together. Everyone gathers around and listens to his funny jokes and interesting stories. 49. (to be) a lone wolf Meaning: someone who prefers to be by themselves most of the time. Example: I never see Matt hanging out with anyone, I think he’s a bit of a lone wolf. I’m kind of a lone wolf really. I don’t have many friends and prefer to spend time on my own. 50. (to be) a party animal Meaning: a person who loves to go to parties often, or someone who likes to go out and get drunk often. Example: My friend Bill is a real party animal. You can find him drinking at the bar every weekend! 51. (to be) a people person Meaning: someone who has very good ‘people skills’, and is good at interacting with others Example: The new HR manager is not what I would call a people person. She’s hardly spoken a word to any of the employees and she’s already been working here for a month. 52. (to be) a social butterfly Meaning: someone who has many friends and likes to socialise often. Example: Megan is such a social butterfly. Every weekend she is so busy going to parties and different social events. 53. (to be) a wallflower Meaning: a person who is usually shy and introverted and therefore doesn’t like to socialise a lot Example: Whenever I see Mark at a party he is usually sitting by himself in the corner, he’s a bit of a wallflower.

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Being Smart, Intelligent, or Wise 54. (to be) a bright spark Meaning: someone who is quite smart and learns things quickly and easily (usually used referring to young people) Example: Little Billy is a real bright spark. He got perfect scores in all of his school exams. 55. (to have) his | her head screwed on Meaning: someone who is wise, sensible, or has good judgement Example: Ellen is saving half of her pay check each week to buy a house. She really has her head screwed on. 56. (to be) not just a pretty face Meaning: someone who is intelligent or clever, as well as attractive Example: Anna really surprised me with her presentation last night. I guess she’s not just a pretty face after all. 57. (to be) on the ball Meaning: someone who is quite attentive, aware of things that are happening around them, and quick to respond to any situation Example: We need to replace some of the staff here, they’re becoming too lazy and inattentive. We need people working here to be on the ball! 58. (to be) quick off the mark Meaning: someone who is quick to react or respond to a situation (similar to quick on the draw) Example: Did you see how fast Jim acted when he saw the terrible accident. He was very quick off the mark. 59. (to be) quick on the draw | trigger Meaning: someone who reacts or responds very quickly to questions or situations Example: The president is quite quick on the draw isn’t he? Did you see how well he responded to all those tricky questions the media were throwing at him. 60. (to be) quick on the uptake Meaning: someone who is able to understand something quite quickly and easily Example: Tom didn’t have any trouble understanding everything the lecturer was saying. He’s quite quick on the uptake.

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61. (to be) sharp Meaning: someone who is intelligent and also quick thinking Example: My grandma’s quite sharp for a 90-year-old. 62. (to be) a smart cookie Meaning: someone who is smart or clever Example: Fran’s such a smart cookie. She managed to figure out how to fix my computer in about 15 minutes. 63. (to be) as wise as an owl Meaning: someone who has a lot of wisdom Example: Mark really made some smart decisions in his life. He’s as wise as an owl.

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Being Stupid, Unintelligent, and Crazy The following idioms all have a very similar meaning and use; 64. (to be) bonkers 65. (to be) crackers 66. (to be) a loony bin 67. (to have) lost his | her marbles 68. (to be) not all there 69. (to be) a nutcase 70. (to be) nuts 71. (to be) nutty 72. (to be) off his rocker 73. (to be) off the wall 74. (to be) on another planet 75. (to be) out of his mind 76. (to have) a screw loose 77. (to be) stark raving mad 78. (to be) wacko Meaning: Essentially these idioms mean that someone has a mental problem, or is not thinking or acting in a sane way. But they are also commonly used in a sarcastic way when someone does or says something that may seem strange. Example: I can’t believe they made that guy president! The guy’s…(nuts, got a screw loose, stark raving mad, not all there etc.) 79. (to be) not the brightest crayon in the box Meaning: someone who is dumb or stupid Example: Tina really is not the brightest crayon in the box, she thought that Tokyo was a country. 80. (to be) not the sharpest tool in the shed Meaning: same meaning as not the brightest crayon in the box Example: I had to go to Brett’s house to help him turn on his TV. He’s definitely not the sharpest tool in the shed. 81. (to be) not living in the real world Meaning: someone who has unrealistic ideas about what is happening in their life, or in life in general

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Example: Mark thinks is going to get a promotion at work next week. I think he’s not living in the real world, his performance at work lately has been terrible! 82. (to be) a scatterbrain Meaning: someone who is forgetful, or unable to focus or think clearly Example: Rob’s an absolute scatterbrain. He keeps forgetting to lock the front door at night. 83. (to be) spaced out Meaning: someone who is not fully conscious or in touch with reality, dazed or disoriented Example: Sorry, I wasn’t listening. I’m a bit spaced out today. 84. (to be) a space cadet Meaning: someone who is spaced out quite often Example: The new employee is a complete space cadet. He doesn’t remember anything I tell him. 85. (to be) as thick as a plank | a brick | two bricks Meaning: someone who is stupid Example: That guy is as thick as a brick. This is the third time this week he has walked into the glass door.

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Others 86. (to be) above the law Meaning: someone who is in a position where normal rules or laws do not apply to them Example: Now that Tom’s a police officer, he thinks he is above the law. But he still must follow the rules like everyone else. I though the new student would be in trouble for yelling at the teacher, but since he is related to the principle, I guess he’s above the law. 87. (to be) behind the times Meaning: someone who has old-fashioned ideas and doesn’t keep up with modern ways of life. Example: Andy still doesn’t have a smartphone. He’s really behind the times. 88. (to be) as bold as brass Meaning: someone who acts boldly, is overly confident and does not care about the consequences of their actions or about what people will think or say. Example: My best friend Thomas is as bold as brass sometimes, he just asks for whatever he wants and doesn’t care what other people will say. 89. (to be) a dark horse Meaning: used to describe someone who has a surprising skill or ability that people aren’t aware of. Example: I had no idea Jim could play the guitar so well. He’s a bit of a dark horse sometimes. 90. (to be) a daydreamer Meaning: someone who often thinks about being somewhere else or doing something else rather than what they are doing in the present. Example: I was such a daydreamer in school, I was so bored and couldn’t focus on my classes. 91. (to be) as hard as nails Meaning: similar to a tough cookie. Someone who is mentally or physically tough, and may show little empathy or emotion. Example: I think he’s such a successful businessman because he’s as hard as nails and doesn’t really care about the consequences of his decisions. My father went through a lot of hardship growing up and as a consequence he’s now as hard as nails. 92. (to be) a mover and a shaker

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Meaning: someone who is quite active, has the power to make decisions, or is influential, in a particular field. Example: My best friend is only 35 years old and is the CEO of a new software company, he’s going to be quite a mover and a shaker in the tech industry. 93. (someone's) name is mud Meaning: someone who has a bad reputation and is disliked by many Example: your name’s going to be mud if people find out about your criminal past 94. (to be) the new kid on the block Meaning: a new person in a workplace, school, or other group or organisation Example: Because I was the new kid on the block, I had to make coffee for the boss ever morning at work. 95. (to have) a one-track mind Meaning: someone who only thinks about one thing or subject Example: I can’t get Tim to do any homework after school, the kids got a one track mind. All he wants to do is play his new video game. 96. (to be) as quiet as a mouse Meaning: someone who doesn’t speak very often, or speaks at low volume. Example: Jenny’s as quiet as a mouse, she hardly says anything. 97. (to be) straight-forward Meaning: someone who is quite direct and honest Example: Jim’s a real straight-forward kind of guy, which sometimes gets him into trouble. He tends to be very honest and just says what he is feeling. Some people don’t appreciate that kind of behaviour. 98. (to be) a tough cookie Meaning: a person who is very mentally, emotionally and/or physically strong and determined, and can endure a lot of hardship. Example: My grandpa had to endure a lot of hardship during the war, he really is a tough cookie. 99. (to be) wet behind the ears Meaning: someone who lacks knowledge or experience in a particular situation. Example: The new employee is pretty wet behind the ears, this is his first job so he doesn’t have any experience. ZIM Books – Giải pháp toàn diện cho người học IELTS | 15

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(to be) young blood

Meaning: someone who is new to a group or organisation, with a lot of energy, enthusiasm and new ideas. Example: This company needs some young blood. We need some new employees with fresh, exciting ideas to keep this business alive.

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Physical appearance, characteristics and abilities Appearance 101. (to be) dressed (up) to the nines Meaning: to be wearing very fancy or formal clothes for a special occasion. Example: We had a great time at my high school graduation. My friends and I were all dressed up to the nines. 102. (to be) easy on the eye Meaning: someone (or something) that is beautiful, or very nice or pleasant to look at. Example: My next door neighbour is quite easy on the eye. The architect did a great job. The new building is quite easy on the eye. 103. (to be) like two peas in a pod Meaning: two people who have very similar appearance or characteristics. Example: Stewart and James are like two peas in a pod, I always get them confused. 104. (to be) as pretty as a picture Meaning: used to describe someone who looks pretty Example: Michelle looks as pretty as a picture in this photo. In real life, she’s as ugly as sin. 105. (to be) as skinny as a rake Meaning: used to describe someone who is very thin Example: When I was young I was as skinny as a rake. These days I’m quite fat and overweight. 106. (to) stick out like a sore thumb | stand out like a sore thumb Meaning: someone (or something) that is very noticeable Example: If you wear that gold watch while walking around this poor neighbourhood, you’re going to stand out like a sore thumb. I was the only one who came to the party wearing a costume, I stood out like a sore thumb 107. (to be) as ugly as sin Meaning: someone (or something) that is quite ugly or horrible to look at. Example: Michelle looks as pretty as a picture in this photo. In real life, she’s as ugly as sin. The new shopping mall is as ugly as sin from the outside.

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Characteristics and Abilities 108. (to be) as agile as a monkey Meaning: someone who is able to move quickly and easily Example: I couldn’t catch the kids when they stole my candy. They’re as agile as monkeys, running and jumping over all the furniture. 109. (to be) as blind as a bat Meaning: someone who can’t see very well, and probably needs to wear glasses. Example: My grandma’s as blind as a bat without her glasses on. 110. (to be) a couch potato Meaning: someone who likes to sit at home and watch a lot of TV, and doesn’t do much exercise. Example: I used to be a couch potato when I was younger. Then I became addicted to playing sport and doing exercise. Now I hate sitting at home watching TV. 111. (to be) an early bird Meaning: someone who likes to wake up early in the morning (opposite of a night owl) Example: I’m kind of an early bird. I hate to sleep in and waste the day. 112. (to have) eyes like a hawk Meaning: to have exceptionally good eyesight or to be very observant Example: Craig managed to find my key in the long grass. He’s got eyes like a hawk. I can’t even go to the toilet without my boss noticing I’m gone. He’s got eyes like a hawk. 113. (to be) from all walks of life Meaning: used to talk about a variety of people, regarding their age, race, gender, social status, job, etc Example: I love my job. It really enables me to meet people from all walks of life. 114. (to have) the gift of the gab Meaning: someone who is very good at talking in a way that is entertaining or persuading. Example: The new salesman has really got the gift of the gab. He’s sold more computers this week than I have all month! My friend Ben is so entertaining to be around, he’s really got the gift of the gab.

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115. (to be) as graceful as a swan Meaning: someone who moves with grace or elegance Example: The show was amazing. The dancer moved as graceful as a swan. 116. (to be) a green thumb Meaning: someone who loves, or is good at, gardening. Example: My grandparents are real green thumbs. They spend hours in their garden every day. 117. (to be) a jack of all trades (master of none) Meaning: someone who is quite skilled in many different areas, but none in particular Example: My father is a jack of all trades. He can fix just about anything. Janes a jack of all trades when it comes to music. She can play guitar, piano, drums and saxophone, but she hasn’t mastered any of them yet. 118. (to have) a memory like a sieve |a memory like a goldfish Meaning: to have a terrible memory. Example: Bob’s got a memory like a goldfish. I tell him something and he immediately forgets. 119. (to be) a night owl Meaning: someone who likes to stay up and do things late at night (opposite of an early bird) Example: When I was at university I was a real night owl. I was always studying until early in the morning. 120. (to be) as quick as a flash | as quick as a wink | as quick as lightning Meaning: to move or do something very quickly Example: When I was a youngster, I was as quick as a flash. Now I can barely walk up the stairs. 121. (to be) as slow as a snail | as slow as a tortoise Meaning: to be or do something very slowly (opposite of quick as a flash) Example: I hate working with Jill, she’s as slow as a snail. 122. (to be) a spring chicken | no spring chicken Meaning: used to describe someone is quite young. Usually used in the negative form. Example: I used to be able to run for miles, but these days I get tired after about 10 minutes, I’m no spring chicken anymore.

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123. (to be) as strong as an ox Meaning: someone who is extremely strong Example: When I was young, I was as strong as an ox. I could carry a 100 pounds on my back for miles. 124. (to) talk until the cows come home Meaning: to talk for a very long time, usually with no real result or purpose. Example: Oh my god, here comes Bill. Be careful not to get into a conversation with him, he can talk until the cows come home. 125. (to be) as tough as old boots Meaning: used to describe someone or something that is very strong and long lasting, or something that can withstand a lot of rough treatment, like a pair of good, old, leather boots. Example: Don’t worry about John, he’ll recover from his accident. He’s as tough as old boots. I’ve been driving this car for years and it’s never broken down. It’s as tough as old boots

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Eating habits 126. (to) drink like a fish Meaning: to be able to drink a lot of alcohol, or to drink alcohol regularly. Example: Mike’s always out at bars and clubs every weekend. He drinks like a fish. 127. (to) eat like a bird | mouse Meaning: someone who only eats a very small amount, like a bird or a mouse (opposite of eats like a horse) Example: We went to an expensive restaurant last night and Robin barely ate anything on her plate. She eats like a mouse. 128. (to) eat like a horse Meaning: someone who eats a lot, like a horse (opposite of eats like a mouse) Example: My best friend Matt eats like a horse, but he’s as skinny as a rake. I don’t know how he does it. If I ate that much, I’d be as fat as a whale. 129. (to) eat like a pig Meaning: someone who eats a lot, but in a messy or piggish manner Example: Did you see Kyle eating at the restaurant last night? He eats like a pig! 130. (to be) as hungry as a wolf Meaning: to be very hungry, like a wolf that hasn’t eaten in days. Example: Quick, let’s go get something to eat. I’m as hungry as a wolf!

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