Oh, he’s such a pain in the _____! Always just when I’m going home, he gives me some extra work to do.
neck
Despite his wealth, he was a ______ man. He was very generous and had a kind heart.
down to earth
John said nothing at all when I told him about my problems. He is a cold wolf/fish/eel.
fish
(An antonym!) We asked Lee to play a game of Monopoly with us but he said no. Instead of playing, he went home. He’s such a party pooper!
the life and soul of the party
He never lifted a ____ to try to improve his failing grades.
finger
He looks big and tough but he wouldn't hurt a child/bunny/fly.
a fly
She is often blunt and has a fairly fast/quick/notorious temper.
quick
Explain the idiomatic meaning of the phrase "a soft touch"
someone who you can easily persuade to do what you want
He plays the part of a tough cop on TV who really has a heart of steel/snake/gold.
gold
