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the life and soul of the party
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a lively, funny person who makes a social event fun for everyone
British. American English usually says 'the life of the party'.
In context
Uncle Hai is always the life and soul of the party at family weddings.
She seems shy at work, but she's the life and soul of the party with friends.
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