Despite his wealth, he was a ______ man. He was very generous and had a kind heart.
down to earth
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
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
She is often blunt and has a fairly fast/quick/notorious temper.
quick
He never lifted a ____ to try to improve his failing grades.
finger
Oh, he’s such a pain in the _____! Always just when I’m going home, he gives me some extra work to do.
neck
He looks big and tough but he wouldn't hurt a child/bunny/fly.
a fly