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English phrases for describing people

19 phrases from the lesson “What Are They Like?”.

• easy-goingrelaxed and not easily worried
• down to earthpractical and sensible; not pretentious
• come across asto appear or seem (to other people)
• have a good sense of humorto be able to laugh and make others laugh
• level-headedcalm and sensible in difficult situations
• outgoingfriendly and sociable
• get on with (sb)to have a good relationship with sb
• a good laugha fun person to be with (informal)
• set in your wayshaving fixed habits; resistant to change
• take after (sb)to resemble a parent/relative in looks or character
• unassumingmodest and not seeking attention, despite ability or achievement
• a diamond in the roughsomeone with great potential or good qualities that aren't yet obvious or polished
• wear your heart on your sleeveto show your feelings openly, without hiding them
• a chip off the old blocksomeone who closely resembles a parent in character or behavior
• larger than lifehaving an exuberant, memorable, almost theatrical personality
• have your head screwed onto be sensible, practical and level-headed
• an old head on young shouldersunusually wise or mature for one's age
• blunt to the point of rudenessextremely direct, to the extent that it can seem impolite
• have an air of (sth)to have a noticeable quality or manner about you