Relationer - Romantiska förhållanden

Behärska engelska idiomer om romantiska förhållanden, som "spela svårfångad" och "raggningsreplik".

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to [play] hard to get [Fras]

to act as though one is not interested in another person's romantic or sexual advances in order to increase their interest or desire

Ex: Alice enjoyed the attention she received from Michael , so she decided to play hard to get to keep him interested and maintain a sense of mystery .

to [make] the first move [Fras]

to make it clear that one is interested in having a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

Ex: He was too shy to make the first move at the networking event .

pick-up line [Substantiv]

raggningsreplik

Ex: Diana rolled her eyes when Nathan approached her with a cliché pick-up line at the nightclub .

Diana himlade med ögonen när Nathan närmade sig henne med en klichéaktig pick-up line på nattklubben.

to [throw] {oneself} at {sb} [Fras]

to make it too obvious that one is interested in having a relationship with someone, often one that is sexual and not romantic

Ex: It was clear to everyone at the club that Peter was throwing himself at anyone who showed the slightest interest , desperate for attention .

to [make] a move on {sb} [Fras]

to try to begin a sexual or romantic relationship with a particular person

Ex: John has been waiting for the right moment to make a move on Mary and ask her out for coffee .

to [win|capture|steal] {one's} heart [Fras]

to earn someone's affection, love, or admiration through one's actions, words, or gestures

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to [give] {sb} the glad eye [Fras]

to look at someone in a way that shows romantic or sexual interest by making flirtatious eye contact

Ex: She gave him the glad eye across the room at the party .

to [sweep] {sb} off {one's} feet [Fras]

to make someone have intense romantic feelings for one

Ex: Rebecca was completely swept off her feet when Mark surprised her with a candlelit dinner.

to [charm] the pants off {sb} [Fras]

to cause a person to become greatly interested in one, particularly in the first encounter

Ex: Despite his nervousness, John used his sense of humor to charm the pants off his date, leaving her with a lasting impression.

to [have] designs on {sb} [Fras]

to desire someone to be one's sexual partner

Ex: Ever since they first met , Jake could n't help but have designs on Sarah .

to [have|get] the hots for {sb} [Fras]

to feel intense feelings of sexual attraction for someone

Ex: Jennifer had been having the hots for her gym instructor, Alex.

Relationer
Vänskap & Försoning	Ovänlighet	Family	Marriage
Otrohet eller Brist på Engagemang	Dejting	Ren Kärlek	Romantiska förhållanden
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