Lingo

Nice

15 Words

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1.
(as|) regular as clockwork
Phrase

used to describe a person who always manages to arrive or get things done at the agreed or proper time

Every evening at 8 PM, as regular as clockwork, my dad sits in his armchair and reads the newspaper for exactly 45 minutes.

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2.
sweetness and light
Phrase

a person who is innocent, kind, and agreeable

Despite facing challenges, she always maintains an attitude of sweetness and light, spreading positivity wherever she goes.

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3.
[suffer] fools (gladly|)
Phrase

to treat stupid or annoying people with kindness and patience

He is known for his sharp intellect and quick wit, but he often struggles to suffer fools gladly in social situations.

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4.
{not} [hurt|harm] a (fly|flea)
Phrase

to refrain from doing anything that would harm or threaten the life of any person or animal

Despite his intimidating appearance, he's actually really kind-hearted and wouldn't harm a flea.

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5.
Good Samaritan
Noun

a sympathetic person who tries to help those who are in trouble or in desperate need of help

A Good Samaritan stopped to help the stranded driver change a flat tire on the side of the road.

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6.
good egg
Noun

someone who is genuinely a good person

If he continues his generous and caring nature, he'll be remembered as a good egg by everyone.

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7.
down to earth
Phrase

(of a person) not showing pretentious behavior

Despite her fame and success, the actress remains down to earth and is known for treating everyone with kindness.

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8.
(as|) sweet as (a|) pie
Phrase

used to describe someone who is very friendly and sympathetic

Despite facing challenges, he remained kind and supportive, proving that he's as sweet as a pie.

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9.
(as|) pure as the driven snow
Phrase

used to describe someone who is completely innocent and does not have any moral flaws

Despite the temptations in the entertainment industry, she has remained as pure as the driven snow.

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10.
(as|) good as gold
Phrase

used to describe a very well-behaved and obedient individual, especially a child

A lot of teenagers rebel, but not me—I was always good as gold.

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11.
(as|) gentle as a lamb
Phrase

used to describe an individual who behaves in a very kind and gentle way

Despite his size, he is as gentle as a lamb when playing with children.

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diamond in the rough
12.
diamond in the rough
Phrase

someone who is much nicer and friendlier than they first appear

Although initially reserved, Mike revealed himself to be a diamond in the rough, surprising everyone with his unwavering support and generosity.

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13.
(man|woman|person) of few words
Phrase

someone who avoids talking much and manages to convey their message in the most concise way possible

John is a man of few words, preferring to only speak when he has something meaningful to say.

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14.
shrinking violet
Noun

a very shy or modest individual who tries not to attract others' attention

Despite her skills and knowledge, Emily's shy nature makes her a shrinking violet in job interviews.

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15.
(as|) (nice|sweet) as pie
Phrase

used to describe a person who is surprisingly friendly and kind

Despite facing numerous challenges, Sarah remained as nice as pie throughout the entire process, always maintaining a positive attitude and offering encouragement to her teammates.

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