“The life of the party”in other languages
The fun, lively person who makes a gathering enjoyable.
English
French
Polish
EnglishFrenchPolishSame idea, different pictures
English and Polish call this person the life or the soul of the gathering, dusza towarzystwa.
French un boute-en-train has a surprising origin in horse breeding: it was the stallion brought in to get the mares in the mood. Today it's simply the person who gets everyone going.
More sayings in other languages
- The light at the end of the tunnel
- The pot calling the kettle black
- The whole kit and caboodle
- Thick as thieves
- Throw a spanner in the works
- Throw in the towel
- Throw money down the drain
- Throw one's weight around
- Tie the knot