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elopement
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courtship
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adultery
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infatuation
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to patch up
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to woo
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to rekindle
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to tie the knot
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to antagonize
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to drift apart
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to feud
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to two-time
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to chuck
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to wear down
elopement
Sustantivo
e
ɪ
l
l
o
p
p
e
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t
(escapada romántica)

(escapada romántica)

fuga de amor

the act of running away with one's lover to get married without the consent of parents

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The young couple's elopement surprised their families, who had been expecting a traditional wedding.
Elopement was a common practice among star-crossed lovers in romantic novels of the 19th century.
courtship
courtship
Sustantivo
c
k
ou
ɔ
r
r
t
ʧ
sh
i
ɪ
p
p
(noviazgo)

(noviazgo)

cortejo

the period of time when two people are getting to know each other romantically with the intention of getting married

adultery
adultery
Sustantivo
a
ə
d
d
u
ə
l
l
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
y
i
adulterio

adulterio

sexual intercourse involving a married person and someone other than their spouse

infatuation
Sustantivo
i
ɪ
n
n
f
f
a
æ
t
ʧ
ua
ueɪ
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(enamoramiento pasajero)

(enamoramiento pasajero)

fascinación

a temporary and intense feeling of romantic or idealized attraction toward someone, often based on superficial qualities and lacking a deep emotional connection

to patch up
Verbo
uk flag
/pˈætʃ ˈʌp/
arreglar

arreglar

to put an end to an argument with someone in order to make peace with them

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Estado Frasal
separable
verbo de la frase
patch
partícula de la frase
up
to woo
Verbo
w
w
oo
u
atraer

atraer

to try to make someone love one, especially for marriage

to rekindle
Verbo
uk flag
/ɹiˈkɪndəɫ/
(renovar)

(renovar)

reavivar

to revive or renew something, such as a relationship or interest, that has faded

to [tie] the knot
to tie the knot
Frase
uk flag
/tˈaɪ ðə nˈɑːt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to become someone's husband or wife in marriage

What is the origin of the idiom "tie the knot" and when to use it?

The exact origin of the phrase "tie the knot" is uncertain but it is believed to have originated from the imagery of tying a knot to represent the joining together of two individuals in marriage. Metaphorically, the act of tying a knot is often associated with making a secure and unbreakable bond or commitment. This notion is applied to the context of marriage, symbolizing the union and lifelong commitment between two people. This phrase is commonly used to refer to the act of marriage.

to antagonize
to antagonize
Verbo
a
æ
n
n
t
t
a
æ
g
g
o
ə
n
n
i
z
z
e
suscitar el antagonismo

suscitar el antagonismo

to provoke and anger someone so much that they start to hate and oppose one

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to drift apart
to drift apart
Verbo
uk flag
/dɹˈɪft ɐpˈɑːɹt/
(distanciarse)

(distanciarse)

desvincularse

to gradually become less close or connected, often due to a lack of shared interests or diverging paths

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Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
drift
partícula de la frase
apart
to feud
to feud
Verbo
f
f
eu
ju
d
d
pelear

pelear

to have a lasting and heated argument with someone

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Intransitivo
to two-time
Verbo
uk flag
/tˈuːtˈaɪm/
(traicionar)

(traicionar)

engañar

to betray one's partner by secretly having an affair with someone else at the same time

to chuck
Verbo
ch
ʧ
u
ə
ck
k
(dejar)

(dejar)

romper

to leave or end a romantic relationship with someone

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Transitivo
to wear down
to wear down
Verbo
uk flag
/wˈɛɹ dˈaʊn/
(minar)

(minar)

desgastar

to slowly weaken someone's emotional or mental strength over time, often due to continuous pressure or challenges

refresh

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
separable
verbo de la frase
wear
partícula de la frase
down

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