The Dolch word list is a list of frequently used English words compiled by Edward William Dolch, a major proponent of the "whole-word" method of beginning reading instruction.
Dolch words, or sight words, are critical in early reading development because they represent high-frequency words and are difficult to sound out or to illustrate.
An idiom is a phrase or expression that typically presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase; but some phrases become figurative idioms while retaining the literal meaning of the phrase.
We use idioms in creative writing to amplify messages in a way that draws readers in and helps to awaken their senses.
Here are some of the idioms that we use for people:
Not a spring chicken: No longer young
Beauty is only skin deep: external appearance is a superficial basis for judging someone.
All Fur Coat And No Knickers: Superficially attractive, physically or otherwise
Go-getter: Someone who is ambitious and pursues his goals.
Dead ringer: Very similar in appearance.
Eager beaver: (sometimes overly enthusiastic) person who works very hard to get things done or achieve goals.
Early bird: Someone who is early, in particular (but not exclusively) someone who gets up early in the morning.
Earth mother: Refers to a woman who is very caring and maternal.
Family man: A family man is a man who is devoted to his family.
Knockout: An extremely beautiful woman.
Good egg: Agood person.
Fast-talker: Super talker, i.e. someone who is good at persuading people to do what he wants.
Busybody: Refers to someone who is overly interested in the lives of others.
Know-it-all: The typical know-it-all seems to know everything and annoys other people by showing how clever they are.
Pain in the neck: An irritating, annoying person.
The Real McCoy: A genuine item.
All sizzle and no steak: Someone who turns out to be disappointing, after a promotional campaign which led us to expect something better.
Born with a silver spoon in one's mouth: A person who is born with a silver spoon in their mouth is born into a very rich family.
Party animal: Someone who likes to attend parties often.
Big mouth: Someone who is not able to keep a secret.
Any Tom, Dick or Harry: Any ordinary person.
Smart cookie: Refers to someone who is clever and good at dealing with difficult situations.
Chatterbox: A person who talks a lot.
Jack of All Trades: A person with a wide variety of skills.
Party pooper: Someone who ruins all of the fun at a party or get-together by not wanting to participate in certain activities or simply through negativity.
Half-wit: A foolish, unintelligent or stupid person can be called a half-wit.
Down-to-earth: Someone who is practical and close to reality and who accepts other people as equals.
Golden boy: A winning person that everyone is fond of.
Slave driver: Someone who makes other people to work really hard.
