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people person

idiom

One who interacts skilfully with other people and who receives satisfaction from such interaction.


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  1. 01

    all things to all people

    Someone or something that entirely satisfies the expectations of everyone, no matter how diverse and conflicting those expectations may be.

  2. 02

    as the next person

    To a reasonable degree; as much as a typical person.

  3. 03

    beautiful people

    Fashionable, privileged, glamorous people, especially those belonging to international high society; the beau monde.

  4. 04

    man of the people

    A man, usually a celebrity or political leader, who shows understanding of and sympathy for the concerns of ordinary people, and who has a rapport with and acceptance by them.

  5. 05

    morning person

    A person who wakes up, without difficulty, early each morning and is alert and active during the first part of the day.

  6. 06

    night person

    A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the evening and early morning (night) hours, and who usually sleeps during part of the daytime.

  7. 07

    people mountain people sea

    crowded or jam-packed with people

  8. 08

    person from Porlock

    One whose inconvenient interruption prevents the completion of something important.

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