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I'm not really a (football) person

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2 July 2026

I'm not really a (football) person

We use this expression to say that we don't really like a thing or enjoy an activity that many other people like or enjoy.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Are you going to apply for the bar-person job? It pays well.

I don't think I'd be very good at it. I'm not a people person.

Well I think you are a people person. You're good at chatting to other students in lessons.

Example 2

Are you coming to the restaurant this evening?

No thanks. I'm not really a restaurant person. I much prefer eating at home.

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