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Snowflake

The term “Snowflake” was first coined by professor and author, Mark Richardson, in 2016. He used it to describe the unique characteristics and traits of this generation. Richardson argued that Snowflakes are individuals who have been coddled by their parents and have a strong sense of entitlement, which makes them feel vulnerable and sensitive to criticism or perceived slights.

Example 

A bar has defended its name change, with the owner branding people complaining as “snowflakes.”

Ankle biter 

A small child or a small dog

Examples 

“And how are you, John? and how’s Molly, and all the little ankle-biters?” 

And who can forget the so called friend and maybe a couple more ankle biters.

In the driver’s seat

In control of a situation 

Example 

We’re still leading in the polls, so nobody panic—we’re in the driver’s seat here.

Walk on eggshells

To act with great care and consideration so as not to upset someone 

Examples

Lead instead of walking on eggshells around the rest of the world.

The littlest thing tends to anger my mother, so I feel like I have to walk on eggshells whenever I’m at her house.

Hog

To take or use more than your share of something

Example 

He is trying to hog the limelight.

Brat

An ill-mannered annoying child

Example 

He is what he is….a spoilt brat…

Feckless 

Weak in character or lacking determination, Ineffective, Irresponsible , incompetent, inept, or without purpose in life

Examples

He is a feckless leader when push comes to shove.

Alas, we have a bunch of feckless fools in power.

Pull the plug on

To stop supporting or bring to an end

Example

Pull the plug on it and watch how fast a deal gets done.

A bean counter

A disparaging term for a person who is involved in financial decisions and reluctant to spend money

Example 

This guy is a bean counter with no experience at all. It’s embarrassing.