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

Ex: Patricia could n't help but cast sheep 's eyes at Tom from across the room , hoping he would notice her interest .

knight in shining armor [phrase]

a man who has all the qualities of a perfect romantic partner

Ex: After a long day at work , Mary returned home to find a candlelit dinner prepared by her husband , her very own knight in shining armor .

goo-goo eyes [noun]

excessively affectionate glances at someone

Ex: The little girl made goo-goo eyes at her parents , hoping to get a treat from the store .

sweet nothings [noun]

loving or flirtatious words spoken quietly to someone, often during romantic moments

Ex: Do n't be fooled by his sweet nothings — he says the same to everyone .

to [bill] and [coo] [phrase]

(of two people) to kiss and talk with one another in a very quiet and sentimental way

Ex:

big mama [noun]

used to refer to a man's wife or girlfriend

Ex: I want to spend the rest of my life with my big mama .

to [punch] above {one's} weight [phrase]

to be romantically involved with someone who is considered more socially desirable than oneself

Ex: Many people thought he was punching above his weight when he started dating that celebrity .

to [be] an item [phrase]

to be in a relationship of romantic or sexual nature

Ex: Lisa and Mark have been spotted together so frequently that everyone knows they 're an item .

plenty of fish in the sea [phrase]

used to comfort someone after a breakup, meaning there are many other potential romantic partners available

Ex: You 'll find someone better ; remember , there are plenty of fish in the sea .

bedroom eyes [noun]

a look in someone's eyes that reveals their sexual attraction toward someone else

Ex: He could n't resist her charms when she looked at him with bedroom eyes .

to be involved in a romantic or casual relationship with someone, often without it being very serious or officially defined

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to [swing] both ways [phrase]

to be sexually drawn to both males and females

Ex: Jessica 's parents were shocked when they discovered she swings both ways .

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