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Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "plenty of fish in the sea" en "sweet nothings" verband houden met daten in het Engels.

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to look at someone in a way that shows one is very passionate about them

Ex: David couldn't help but make sheep's eyes at Emily during the romantic candlelit dinner.

knight in shining armor [Zinsdeel]

a man who has all the qualities of a perfect romantic partner

Ex: After a long day at work , Mary returned home to find a candlelit dinner prepared by her husband , her very own knight in shining armor .

goo-goo eyes [zelfstandig naamwoord]

verliefde blikken

Ex: As the couple sat in the park , they exchanged goo-goo eyes , completely enamored with each other .

Terwijl het stel in het park zat, wisselden ze verliefde blikken uit, volledig verliefd op elkaar.

sweet nothings [zelfstandig naamwoord]

zoete woordjes

Ex: Do n't be fooled by his sweet nothings — he says the same to everyone .

Laat je niet misleiden door zijn zoete woordjes—hij zegt hetzelfde tegen iedereen.

to [bill] and [coo] [Zinsdeel]

(of two people) to kiss and talk with one another in a very quiet and sentimental way

Ex: At their anniversary party , the couple held hands , exchanged loving glances , and billed and cooed all night long .

big mama [zelfstandig naamwoord]

mijn betere helft

Ex: I want to spend the rest of my life with my big mama .

Ik wil de rest van mijn leven doorbrengen met mijn grote mama.

to [punch] above {one's} weight [Zinsdeel]

to be romantically involved with someone who is considered more socially desirable than oneself

Ex: Many people thought he was punching above his weight when he started dating that celebrity .

to [be] an item [Zinsdeel]

to be in a relationship of romantic or sexual nature

Ex: Lisa and Mark have been spotted together so frequently that everyone knows they 're an item .

plenty of fish in the sea [Zinsdeel]

used to comfort someone after a breakup, meaning there are many other potential romantic partners available

Ex: After her breakup , her friends reminded her there were plenty of fish in the sea .

bedroom eyes [zelfstandig naamwoord]

slaapkamerogen

Ex: As the music played softly , they danced , and she looked at him with bedroom eyes , creating an intimate atmosphere .

Terwijl de muziek zachtjes speelde, dansten ze, en ze keek hem aan met slaapkamerogen, wat een intieme sfeer creëerde.

to be involved in a romantic or casual relationship with someone, often without it being very serious or officially defined

Ex:

to [swing] both ways [Zinsdeel]

to be sexually drawn to both males and females

Ex: Jessica 's parents were shocked when they discovered she swings both ways .

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