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social butterfly
/sˈoʊʃəl bˈʌɾɚflˌaɪ/
/sˈəʊʃəl bˈʌtəflˌaɪ/
Social butterfly
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someone who is very socially active and goes to many parties or social events
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?
The term "social butterfly" originated in the early 20th century, comparing sociable individuals to butterflies. It became popular in the 1920s to describe outgoing and socially active people. This idiom is commonly used to describe extroverted individuals who are energized by social interactions, whether it's at parties, networking events, or social gatherings.
Examples
Mark can strike up a conversation with anyone and is always the life of the party.
Sarah is a real social butterfly. She's always attending events and making new friends.
