Life of the Party
Slang Term
AmericanBritishAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Casual
Meaning: Most entertaining person at gathering
聚会中最有趣的人
La persona más entretenida en una reunión
集まりで最も面白い人
모임에서 가장 재미있는 사람
Brings energy and fun to events.
为活动带来活力和乐趣。
Aporta energía y diversión a los eventos.
イベントに活気と楽しさをもたらす。
행사에 활기와 재미를 가져오는.
Examples
- She's the life of the party. 她是聚会的灵魂人物es el alma de la fiesta彼女はパーティーの花形だ그녀는 파티의 꽃이야.
Pronunciation
/laɪf əv ðə ˈpɑːti/
Usage Guide
Context: social events
Tone: complimentary
✓ Do Say
- The life of the party聚会的灵魂人物el alma de la fiestaパーティーの花形파티의 꽃, 분위기 메이커
✗ Don't Say
- Positive褒义表达Expresión positivaポジティブな表現긍정적인 표현
Common Mistakes
- Sometimes ironic
Origin & History
American expression, early 20th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Early 20th century
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Party culture
Regional notes: Universal.
Variations
Life of the party
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