live one
Grifter's ideal target
A live one is someone easily deceived or exploited—a sucker, a mark, a gullible target.
The phrase comes from fishing and hunting, where a live one is a catch still moving.
Gamblers, con artists, and salespeople use it for someone who seems ready to part with money: The poker sharks spotted a live one at the table.
It can also mean someone lively or entertaining: She's a real live one at parties.
spirited
Full of vim
- vivaciousAttractively energetic and enthusiastic
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- exuberantIntensely lively and cheerful
effervescent · bubbly · enthusiastic · vibrant · dynamic · zesty · peppy · perky · sparky · ebullient
live oneskeptic
One who doubts claims
cynic · tough customer · hard sell · nobody's fool · doubter
live onelost cause
Endeavor certain to fail
dead end · cold lead · waste of time · hopeless case · tire kicker
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