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English idioms to describe people:

1. fast-talker
A fast talker is a super talker, i.e. someone who is good at persuading people to do what he wants. A fast-talker can convince people to believe things that are not true or do things that they would not normally do.
Example: When I went to the car dealership, I wanted to buy a small compact car. When I left, I had purchased a van. The salesman was a real fast-talker!

2. busybody
A busybody refers to someone who is overly interested in the lives of others.
Example: Martha is always looking out her window to see what the neighbors are doing - what a busybody!

3. cheapskate
If someone is stingy or obsessively avoids spending money, he or she can be called a cheapskate
Example: When we go out; I always have to pay for everything. Fred is such a cheapskate!

4. fuddy-duddy
A fuddy-duddy is someone who has old-fashioned ideas and is extremely conservative.
Example: Old Mr. Smith’s ideas are typical of the 1950s. He’s an old fuddy-duddy.

5. goody-goody
A goody-goody is a ❛Miss or Mr. Perfect❜ who tries very hard to please people in authority, especially teachers and parents. In fact, a goody-goody tries too hard to please them and is, therefore, not liked by his or her peers.
Example: Nola always hands in her English grammar homework early. She’s such a goody-goody!

6. gold digger
A gold digger is someone who has a relationship with someone in an effort to *** the other person’s money.
Example: Nora is only interested in Mr. Higgins money. She’s a gold digger.