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Relationships - Dating

Discover how English idioms like "plenty of fish in the sea" and "sweet nothings" relate to dating in English.

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English idioms related to Relationships

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

Ex: Patricia couldn't help but cast sheep's eyes at Tom from across the room, hoping he would notice her interest.
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a man who has all the qualities of a perfect romantic partner

Ex: When Ashley's car broke down on the side of the road, Daniel, her knight in shining armor, arrived to rescue her and fix the engine.
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excessively affectionate glances at someone

Ex: The little girl made goo-goo eyes at her parents, hoping to get a treat from the store.
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words that show the affection of lovers to one another

Ex: Liam sweet nothings into Jane 's ear , making her blush and smile .
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(of two people) to kiss and talk with one another in a very quiet and sentimental way

Ex: Whenever they were together, Jessica and Michael would often find themselves billing and cooing, lost in their affection for each other.
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big mama
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used to refer to a man's wife or girlfriend

Ex: I'm going to take big mama out to dinner tonight.
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to be in a sexual or romantic relationship with someone who is perceived by others as one's superior in many different ways

Ex: Linda is dating Robert, who is incredibly handsome and charming.
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to be in a relationship of romantic or sexual nature

Ex: The media speculated about the celebrity couple 's relationship status , wondering if were an item or just good friends .
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used to tell someone who is coming off a romantic relationship that they still have many options if they choose to get over the previous one

Ex: Despite feeling discouraged by a recent rejection, Joseph reminded himself that the sea is full of fish and that he would eventually find his ideal partner.
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a look in someone's eyes that reveals their sexual attraction toward someone else

Ex: As the music played softly , they danced , and she looked at him bedroom eyes, creating an intimate atmosphere .
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(of two people) to have a romantic or sexual relationship or a mutual attraction toward each other

Ex: It's clear that Jessica and Alex have something going, as they're always seen together and can't keep their eyes off each other.
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to be sexually drawn to both males and females

Ex: Mark was surprised to find out that his close friend , Alexswings both ways.
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