Personality traits (revision!)

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Across
  1. 3. … it off means to immediately have a good relationship with someone because you naturally like and understand each other
  2. 7. go through thick and… means to remain loyal to someone and support them through both difficult and successful periods
  3. 9. … upbringing is a childhood in which someone is protected from many of the difficulties, dangers, or unpleasant realities of life
  4. 11. make a … means to behave noisily or emotionally in public, attracting attention and causing embarrassment
  5. 13. too willing to believe what other people tell you, even when it may not be true
  6. 16. come … as means to give other people a particular impression of your personality or character
  7. 17. extremely careful and precise, paying close attention to even the smallest details
  8. 18. take it in their … means to deal with a difficult or unexpected situation calmly, without becoming too worried or upset
  9. 21. too satisfied with yourself or a situation, so that you fail to recognise possible problems or the need to improve
  10. 22. …in means to tell someone personal or private information because you trust them
  11. 26. … message is a confusing indication that seems to communicate two different or contradictory things
  12. 27. become friendly again after having argued so seriously that people kept apart
  13. 28. … the knot means to get married
  14. 30. remaining firm, loyal, or determined despite difficulties, doubts, or changing circumstances (e.g. … focus, attention, commitment)
Down
  1. 1. … and miss means inconsistent in quality or success, with some attempts working well and others failing
  2. 2. get back on the … and narrow means to return to behaving responsibly or following an honest and acceptable way of life
  3. 3. a person who is difficult to manage or control because of their behaviour, energy, or demanding nature
  4. 4. careful, responsible, and determined to do things properly
  5. 5. behaving as though you are superior to other people and therefore deserve more respect than they do
  6. 6. to be on the … means to be unable or unwilling to make a decision because you have not chosen between two possibilities
  7. 8. certain to happen and impossible to prevent or avoid (you tend to think there’s a verb formed from this one :))
  8. 10. becoming angry or irritated very easily and with little warning
  9. 12. …down to sth is to have one main cause, reason, or essential point when everything unnecessary is removed
  10. 14. drop your … is to stop being cautious or defensive and allow yourself to become more open or vulnerable
  11. 15. cheerful, lively, and naturally enthusiastic in social situations
  12. 19. showing feelings of enthusiasm, gratitude, or affection in a very open and exaggerated way
  13. 20. acting suddenly and without considering the possible consequences
  14. 23. … conclusions are broad statements or judgements that are made without considering important differences or exceptions
  15. 24. unable to relax or remain still because you feel bored, impatient, or dissatisfied
  16. 25. … on to sth is to continue to hold, keep, or depend on something even when it would be better to let it go
  17. 29. … off on others is to gradually influence someone else's behaviour, attitudes, or personality through regular contact