B1idiominformalpeopleIELTS-friendly
a people person
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someone who enjoys being with others and is good at getting on with them
Common in job interviews and when describing personality. 'Not much of a people person' is a soft way to say you are shy.
In context
My sister is a real people person, so she loves her job at the hotel reception.
I'm not much of a people person; I prefer working quietly on my own.
More idioms about people
- a chip off the old blocka child who is very like one of their parents in character or skills
- a cold fishsomeone who seems unfriendly and does not show feelings
- a drama queensomeone who reacts to small problems as if they were very serious
- a fair-weather friendsomeone who is your friend only when things are going well for you
- a friend in need is a friend indeeda person who helps you when you are in trouble is a true friend