What's Your Personality Type

English has many colorful expressions for describing personality traits, and this lesson covers some of the most common ones. A homebody likes staying home, while a go-getter is energetic and ambitious. A pushover can't say no, and a night owl stays up late, the opposite of an early bird who wakes up early. Someone who spends money easily is a big spender, while someone who avoids spending is a cheapskate. A know-it-all acts like they know everything, and a people pleaser tries to make everyone happy, sometimes at their own expense. A free spirit dislikes rules, a couch potato is very lazy, and a straight shooter is known for being very honest. These expressions are commonly used in everyday English to describe personality traits quickly and vividly. Learning them will help you describe yourself and others more naturally in conversation.