Meaning of the word "be the life of the party" in English

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be the life of the party

US /bi ðə laɪf əv ðə ˈpɑːr.t̬i/
UK /bi ðə laɪf əv ðə ˈpɑː.ti/

Idiom

to be the most entertaining and lively person at a social gathering

Example:
John always is the life of the party with his jokes and stories.
She loves to dance and sing, so she's usually the life of the party.