life of the party

Idioms

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

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life of the party

That no longer means being the life of the party.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Tina Washington, mother of Eric Washington, said her son was the life of the party.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

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

From New York Times ● Mar. 30, 2024

Kate Chastain, the “Below Deck” life of the party, was the exception.

From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2024

But the more Marcus tries to prove that he’s the life of the party, the less I believe him.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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