some people
Expresses disapproval at the actions of a person; a disapproving response to a person doing something silly, bizarre, nonsensical or ill-mannered.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Some people have no manners at all.”
“I cannot believe he just cut in line in front of everyone; some people really have no shame.”
“Watching them leave their trash all over the pristine park bench, I could only shake my head and mutter that some people simply lack basic respect for their surroundings.”
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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.
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beautiful people
Fashionable, privileged, glamorous people, especially those belonging to international high society; the beau monde.
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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.
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people mountain people sea
crowded or jam-packed with people
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people person
One who interacts skilfully with other people and who receives satisfaction from such interaction.
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woman of the people
A woman who shows understanding of and sympathy for the concerns of ordinaries, and who has a rapport with and acceptance by them.
Last updated August 10, 2026