Идиома A Stick-In-The-Mud
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«Don't be such an old stick-in-the-mud. some stick-in-the-mud objected to the kind of music we wanted to play in church.» «Carol was inviting co-workers to a party. However, she did not even bother trying to invite Paul to the party. Carol knew Paul was a stick-in-the-mud who hated parties; even if Paul could be convinced to go, he would ruin the party with his negative attitude. As a result, Carol did not invite him at all.» «Anyway, I'm not interested in married men.' 'Oh, don't be such a stick-in-the-mud.'»
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The greatest man in history was the poorest.
Величайший человек в истории был самым бедным.
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