Idioms 1
someone who is famous
household name
someone, especially a child, who talks too much
chatterbox
someone who has a lot of experience of something
old hand
no longer young, and therefore no longer attractive or good at doing things
over the hill
if a situation goes downhill, it gets worse
go downhill
doubts about a decision you have made
second thoughts
to tell people exactly what you think, even if it offends them
speak your mind
to avoid saying which side of an argument you support
sit on the fence
to avoid or delay talking about something embarrassing or unpleasant
beat about the bush
someone who enjoys social occasions and is fun and exciting to be with
life and soul of the party
a young person who is very skilled or successful at something
whizzkid
someone who always agrees with and obeys their employer, leader etc in order to gain some advantage – used to show disapproval
yes-man
someone who is regarded by other members of their family or group as a failure or embarrassment
black sheep
a time when someone has to make very important decisions which will affect their future
at a crossroads
to pretend to disagree with someone in order to have a good discussion about something
play devil's advocate