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What does “the life and soul of the party” mean?
Meaning, example sentences and a quick practice question.
B2
The most fun, lively person at an event
“Her uncle is the life and soul of the party.”
From the B2 lesson A People Person (getting along with people).
C1
An especially lively, entertaining person in a social setting
“He's always the life and soul of the party.”
From the C1 lesson A People Person (getting along with people).
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What does “the life and soul of the party” mean?
Teaching this phrase?“the life and soul of the party” is part of a ready-to-teach lesson, with a reading, three exercises, speaking tasks and an answer key, in Everyday English Chunks B2 Pack 1 (Life, People and Places) and Everyday English Chunks C1 Pack 1 (Life, People and Places).
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