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Relationships - Unfriendliness

Explore English idioms regarding unfriendliness with examples like "could shoulder" and "on bad terms".

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English idioms related to Relationships
to part brass rags with somebody

to quarrel or argue with someone

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on bad terms

having a very bad relationship with someone and be able to make further interactions with them

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to nourish a viper in one's bosom

to support or take care of someone who turns out to be untrustworthy or harmful, despite one's good intentions

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no love lost between

used to say that two people, teams, organizations, etc. dislike one another

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fair-weather friend

a person who is only a friend during good times and is not supportive or reliable during difficult or challenging times

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cold shoulder

an attitude or behavior characterized by a lack of warmth, friendliness, or interest

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to burn one's bridges

to do something or act in a way that makes it impossible to return to previous situation or state

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cat-and-dog life

a life that is full of fights and arguments

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to drop somebody or something like a bad habit

to quickly and completely end a relationship or association with someone or something, usually due to negative or undesirable qualities or behaviors

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to not give somebody or something (any) house room

to not tolerate or accept someone or something in a particular place or situation

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