life of the party

Idioms and Phrases

A lively, amusing person who is the center of attention at a social gathering. For example, Eileen was the life of the party, telling one good story after another . [First half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

“She was the life of the party,” her brother said.

From Los Angeles Times

My wife and I, any event we go to, we are literally the life of the party.

From New York Times

“He was always the life of the party and could chop it up with anyone. He was also one of the most talented and down to earth people I’ve ever met.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I went from being not popular to 'Oh, this guy is the life of the party' and 'This guy's cool'," he said.

From BBC

In an interview with The Times earlier this year, Itay’s father, Ruby Chen, described the young man as the “life of the party” and the “connector” of their family.

From New York Times

Related Words

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