English idioms related to Relationships

English idioms related to Relationships - Infidelity or Lack of Commitment

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love rat
noun
someone, especially a man, who cheats on their partner with another person
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cupboard love
noun
love that is fake, dishonest, and motivated by the hopes of gaining something
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gold digger
noun
a person, typically a woman, who enters into a romantic relationship with someone solely for financial gain
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to have a roving eye
phrase
to frequently look at other people, often in a romantic or sexual way, despite being in a committed relationship
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puppy love
noun
a young person's strong, yet brief feeling of love toward someone
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footloose and fancy-free
phrase
free to do as one pleases without having any attachments, particularly romantic ones
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to get / go to first base with sb
phrase
to kiss someone on the lips
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to kiss and tell
phrase
to reveal private or intimate details about a romantic or sexual relationship with someone, especially without the consent of the other person involved
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love nest
noun
a private, often secret, place where two people in a romantic relationship spend time together without anyone disturbing them
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backdoor man
phrase
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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ladies' man
noun
a man who is very charming, attractive, and popular among women, often having many romantic relationships
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take / need a cold shower
sentence
used to advise someone to calm down and regain control after experiencing sexual excitement
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