It is a phrase that is common in a language or culture that means something different from how it literally sounds.

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What is an idiom?

Some Idioms in English

(as) cool as a cucumber

Someone who doesn't get upset, exited, or anxious very easily.

example:
Frank is as cool as a cucumber even when he speaks in front of hundreds of people.

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Chatterbox

Someone who talks a lot.

example:
Annie is a chatterbox. She never stops talking in class.

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Smart cookie

Someone who is very intelligent.

example:
My 6 year old brother is a smart cookie because he can speak 2 languages..

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Early bird

A person who gets up or arrives early, or who does something before other people do.

example:
Jack is a real early bird. He gets up at 6 on Sundays.

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A people person

Someone who is friendly and enjoys meeting and talking to people.

example:
Donna was a people person. She was warm, outgoing, and an excellent listener.

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A party animal

someone who enjoys parties and party activities very much and goes to as many as possible

example:
Sarah's a real party animal, she likes to dance all night.

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A cheapskate

a person who is unwilling to spend money

example:
Mark is a really cheapskate, he never gives tips.

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A pain in the neck

Someone or something that is very annoying

example:
A noisy student is a pain in the neck for a teacher