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Relationships - Infidelity or Lack of Commitment

Dive into English idioms regarding infidelity or lack of commitment, like "gold digger" and "love rat".

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English idioms related to Relationships
love rat
[noun]

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

Ex: Michelle ended her relationship with Tom when she discovered he had been love rat, having secret affairs behind her back .
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love that is fake, dishonest, and motivated by the hopes of gaining something

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

Ex: John 's family had concerns about his fiancée , suspecting she might be gold digger who was after his inheritance .
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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 having a roving eye, constantly flirting with colleagues and making romantic advances .
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a young person's strong, yet brief feeling of love toward someone

Ex: puppy love was sweet , but it did n’t survive the test of time .
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free to do as one pleases without having any attachments, particularly romantic ones

Ex: Mark recently got divorced and is footloose and fancy-free.
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to reach a stage of intimacy in one's relationship by kissing one's partner on the lips

Ex: After a few flirty exchanges , Mark got to first base with Becki when he leaned in and gave her a gentle kiss on the lips .
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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 kiss and tell about her night with Tom , as the rumors spread quickly and ruined her reputation .
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love nest
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a private, often secret, place where two people in a romantic relationship spend time together without anyone disturbing them

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

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

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

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