old fuddy-duddy

Meaning: A person who is old-fashioned and not open to new technology or ideas.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Daily Life

Origin: Similar to: stuffed shirt Describing someone as an old fuddy-duddy is usually seen as harmless and humorous, whereas calling someone a stuffed shirt can be rude. The expression can refer to either a woman or a man.

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on the go — Constantly busy; very active.
on the level — Honest and without deception.

More English idioms

on a warpath — Looking for a fight; very angry and upset with someone or something.
on one's last legs — About to die, fail, or collapse.
on the blink — Not working correctly.
on the fritz — Not working correctly.
on the spot — In an awkward social situation (sentence 1) or immediately and nearby (sentence 2).
on the up and up — Honest; ethical; fair.

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