be no angel

Frequency: 6.87.5 per million words

Used to say that someone is not perfect and has faults.

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Examples (10)

  • I am no angel, but I would never steal from a friend.
  • He admits he is no angel, but he's trying to change his ways.
  • Let's be honest, those kids are no angels; they're always causing trouble.
  • The historical records show that the king was no angel and ruled with an iron fist.
  • They might seem innocent now, but they were no angels in their youth.
  • While she is no angel, she has a strong sense of loyalty to her family.
  • Be careful trusting him; he is no angel when it comes to business deals.
  • I try my best to be patient, but I'm no angel when I'm stuck in traffic.
  • We all have our faults; we are no angels.
  • The protagonist of the story was no angel, often making selfish decisions that hurt others.