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Relaties - Ontrouw of Gebrek aan Toewijding

Duik in Engelse uitdrukkingen over ontrouw of gebrek aan toewijding, zoals "gold digger" en "love rat".

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English idioms related to Relationships
love rat
love rat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone, especially a man, who cheats on their partner with another person

bedrieger, ontrouw

bedrieger, ontrouw

Ex: Michelle ended her relationship with Tom when she discovered he had been a love rat, having secret affairs behind her back .

Michelle beëindigde haar relatie met Tom toen ze ontdekte dat hij een vrouwengek was, die geheime affaires achter haar rug om had.

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cupboard love
cupboard love
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

love that is fake, dishonest, and motivated by the hopes of gaining something

belangstellende liefde, kastenliefde

belangstellende liefde, kastenliefde

Ex: She realized his compliments were only cupboard love.
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gold digger
gold digger
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person, typically a woman, who enters into a romantic relationship with someone solely for financial gain

goudzoeker, schatzoeker

goudzoeker, schatzoeker

Ex: She proved she was not a gold digger by staying with him after he lost everything .

Hij maakte het uit met haar, ervan overtuigd dat ze slechts een goudzoekster was na zijn erfenis.

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to [have] a roving eye

to frequently look at other people, often in a romantic or sexual way, despite being in a committed relationship

Ex: The new employee in the office quickly gained a reputation for having a roving eye, constantly flirting with colleagues and making romantic advances.
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puppy love
puppy love
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a young person's strong, yet brief feeling of love toward someone

jeugdliefde, eerste liefde

jeugdliefde, eerste liefde

Ex: Their puppy love was sweet , but it did n’t survive the test of time .

Hun eerste liefde was zoet, maar het overleefde de tand des tijds niet.

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footloose and fancy-free

free to do as one pleases without having any attachments, particularly romantic ones

Ex: Mark recently got divorced and is now footloose and fancy-free.He's enjoying his newfound freedom by going out with friends and pursuing his hobbies.
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to [get|go] to first base with {sb}

to reach a stage of intimacy in one's relationship by kissing one's partner on the lips

Ex: Susan and David went on their first date, and by the end of the evening, they had both gotten to first base with a sweet and memorable kiss.
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to [kiss] and [tell]

to reveal private or intimate details about a romantic or sexual relationship with someone, especially without the consent of the other person involved

Ex: Jane regretted her decision to kiss and tell about her night with Tom, as the rumors spread quickly and ruined her reputation.
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love nest
love nest
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a private, often secret, place where two people in a romantic relationship spend time together without anyone disturbing them

liefdesnest, liefdes toevluchtsoord

liefdesnest, liefdes toevluchtsoord

Ex: Alex surprised his partner by transforming their spare room into a romantic love nest, complete with candles , rose petals , and soft music .

Alex verraste zijn partner door hun logeerkamer om te toveren in een romantisch liefdesnestje, compleet met kaarsen, rozenblaadjes en zachte muziek.

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backdoor man
backdoor man
[Zinsdeel]

a man who has an intimate relationship with a woman who is already in a committed relationship or marriage, often without the knowledge of the partner

Ex: The tabloids were quick to label the famous actor as a backdoor man after rumors circulated about his affairs with multiple co-stars.
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ladies' man
ladies' man
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a man who is very charming, attractive, and popular among women, often having many romantic relationships

vrouwenheld, Don Juan

vrouwenheld, Don Juan

Ex: James has always been a ladies' man, effortlessly charming and attracting women wherever he goes.

James is altijd een vrouwenversierder geweest, die moeiteloos vrouwen charmeert en aantrekt waar hij ook gaat.

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[take|need] a cold shower

used to advise someone to calm down and regain control after experiencing sexual excitement

Ex: The sight of the attractive lifeguard on the beach was enough to make Tom feel like he needed a cold shower to calm his racing heart.
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