Behavior Idioms
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Meaning: To regard someone as inferior or unworthy; to show disrespect or contempt.
Example: He tends to look down on coworkers who do not share his educational background. Read more ➺
Meaning: To suddenly lose your temper and become very angry.
Example: Try not to blow your top when the delay is only a few minutes. Read more ➺
Meaning: A calm, serious expression that shows no emotion, especially when humor or surprise would normally appear.
Example: He told the ridiculous story with a straight face, leaving everyone unsure whether he was serious. Read more ➺
Meaning: To claim or present yourself as a victim to gain sympathy or advantage.
Example: She played the victim card when the team questioned her repeated mistakes. Read more ➺
Meaning: Used to ask if someone is acting crazy, irrational, or unreasonable.
Example: He wants to drive through a snowstorm just for fun—are you nuts? Read more ➺
Meaning: A person whose overly good or polite behavior is annoying or insincere.
Example: The other kids avoided her because she was always correcting everyone and acting like a goody-goody. Read more ➺
Meaning: Intentionally avoiding attention or publicity; keeping oneself unnoticed.
Example: After the controversy, the actor chose to low-profile his public appearances to stay out of the news. Read more ➺
Meaning: Strong warning: improve your behavior or performance, or leave.
Example: After missing several deadlines, the boss told the employee: shape up or ship out. Read more ➺
Meaning: Improper or rude in behavior.
Example: His harsh remarks to the manager were completely out of order. Read more ➺
Meaning: A severe scolding or strong reprimand, usually from a superior.
Example: The manager gave the late employees a dressing-down for missing the meeting. Read more ➺
