offhand - answer(adj) casual, informal; done without preparation or forethought; rude in
a short way, brusque
all fingers and thumbs - answer very, very clumsy
nosy - answer offensively curious or inquisitive
cheeky - answer offensively bold
keep your mouth shut - answer to keep (a secret)
hair-raising - answer exciting, thrilling, or terrifying
show a leg - answer to get out of bed
keep your hair on - answer to calm down
play a musical instrument by ear - answer play a musical instrument well, without formal
training
eager beaver (idiom) - answer Someone who works hard and is very enthusiastic.
woman of her word - answer a person (female) who always does what she has
promised to do
teacher's pet - answer teacher’s favorite
big mouth - answer a person who talks too much and does not keep secrets
a pain in the neck[ass] - answer someone or something that is very annoying
moaning minnie - answer a person who complains a lot about insignificant things
nerd - answer one who is picky about budgeting and numbers
born optimist - answer Someone who always thinks positively
smart Alec - answer a person who is irritating because they behave as if they know
everything
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