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person from Porlock

idiom

One whose inconvenient interruption prevents the completion of something important.


Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    as the next person

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

  2. 02

    morning person

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

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    people person

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

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