American as apple pie
Having characteristics considered quintessential to American life; very American.
Character & personality · Tính cách 123
Lazy or diligent, blunt or sly — describing what people are like.
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To be held responsible for; to take the blame for something.
appearances are deceptive
It is not possible to judge a person's character from their outward appearance.
australian as a kangaroo
Having characteristics considered quintessential to Australians; very Australian.
australian as a meat pie
Having characteristics considered quintessential to Australians; very Australian.
bad bitch
An independent, confident, and attractive woman, especially one that is also highly sought-after or irresistible.
beauty fades, dumb is forever
One's attractiveness will diminish over time, but one's stupidity is perpetual.
brave as a lion
Very brave; courageous
brevity is the soul of wit
Conciseness of expression is an essential characteristic of astute, perceptive, or witty remarks.
cheek it through
To endure with an air of unearned confidence.
cold as charity
Very cold, whether in temperature or in demeanour.
commit to the bit
To remain faithful to one's prior decisions, especially for the sake of humor.
cool as a cucumber
Calm and composed even in difficult or frustrating situations; self-possessed.
don't bite the hand that feeds you
Don't be ungrateful to individuals who aid you.
don't judge a book by its cover
Do not judge the worth of something or someone by appearance alone.
down to every move on the board
Sharp and cunning; prepared for any kind of trickery.
Dutch courage
Bravery induced by drinking alcohol.
English as apple pie
Having characteristics considered quintessential to English or British life.
every rose has its thorn
Every good situation includes some aspect of misfortune or adversity.
fair dinkum
Genuine, honest, fair and square.
fas est et ab hoste doceri
One should be open to lessons from other people, even from one's enemies.
for realsies
True, genuine, real.
fortune favors the bold
Luck is usually on the side of those who take chances and risks.
fuck you, Jack, I'm alright
Used to epitomize arrogance and selfishness, with dismissive disregard of others.
good as one's word
Faithful to a promise one has made.
green flag
Behaviors or personality traits that are considered positive, healthy, or desirable.
gut through
To tough it out; to persevere despite pain, fear or setbacks.
gut up
To show courage and hide one's apprehension.
hard case
A tough person.
hearty as a buck
Extremely healthy; extremely lively, high-spirited, or active.
honest as the day
Thoroughly honest.
if at first you don't succeed
Persistence is important in the pursuit of success.
if you want peace, prepare for war
Visibly preparing for a fight can deter one's enemies from opening hostilities, by not giving the appearance of an easy target.
it pays to advertise
Good qualities do not get rewarded automatically.
it's the thought that counts
When giving someone a present or doing a favour for someone, the kindness behind the act is more important than any other consideration.
justice is blind
Justice is to be meted out impartially, without regard to the identity of the individual being tried.
karma's a bitch
The consequences for a person who carries out malevolent actions or displays bad behavior will be very unpleasant.
keep it a buck
To be real, honest, truthful.
keep it P
To keep it real. To be authentic, principled.
keep it tall
To be real, honest, truthful.
keep it trill
To stay authentic, or act with integrity.
keep shady
To stay in concealment.
know thyself
Be aware of your own strengths and limitations.
like a dog with a bone
Stubborn and tenacious; persistent; relentless; dogged.
like a man
Bravely, decisively, and without complaining.
like grim death
With savage determination or persistence.
love the sinner, hate the sin
One should not treat people badly because of their faults, but one should not go so far as to accept or approve the faults themselves.
man is a wolf to man
Humans are often cruel, predatory, and inhumane towards each other.
Mary Sueish
Characteristic of a Mary Sue character.
mean as a snake
Having a tough, malicious personality.
mighty white of you, and variations thereof
"thank you for being fair.
mild as milk
Very mild, in temperament or otherwise.
muster up
Look within oneself to summon a particular positive quality, such as strength, energy or courage.
Ned Kelly
A figure or person akin to the iconic Australian bushranger Ned Kelly, typically denoting someone with audacious recklessness or morally questionable business dealings, or who opposes or defies authority.
no good deed goes unpunished
Actions of generosity often go unappreciated or are met with outright hostility or demands for further work.
no rose without a thorn
To enjoy a pleasant subject or thing, one must also accept trouble and hardship.
on God
With all honesty and seriousness, used to make a statement honest
on my life
With all honesty and seriousness; affirmatively.
one bad turn deserves another
One act of malice should be paid back by another act of malice.
one must give to get
Expressing that reciprocity imparts obligation: one must provide service, respect, and honesty to others if one expects to receive such things from others.