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Hey Vika - to call such a person an "open book" might be more appropriate, although that phrase does not also encompass the meaning of being ready to help. It merely suggests that such a person is easy to read - he hides nothing.
You might say someone who shows his feelings easily "wears his heart on his sleeve." That, again, simply means he hides nothing - he shows all that is in his heart.
I can't think of any slang or vernacular expression that means both "ready to help" and "doesn't hide emotions" at the same time. O, wait a minute - you might say someone is an "eager beaver." That generally connotes someone who is very willing and ready to help, and may also be very open and even a bit naive. I always think of "eager beavers" as being people who may be easily hurt, because they are so eager and genuine, and they rush in where angels fear to tread.
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Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Q1 vika 06/21/02 08:06 PM Re: Q1 wwh 06/21/02 08:43 PM Re: Q1 modestgoddess 06/25/02 05:30 AM
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