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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 [make|cast] sheep's eyes at {sb}

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

Ex: He kept making sheep's eyes at her across the room. 
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knight in shining armor

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

Ex: She believed he was her knight in shining armor. 
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goo-goo eyes

excessively affectionate glances at someone

Ex: She kept making goo-goo eyes at him during dinner. 
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sweet nothings

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

Ex: He whispered sweet nothings in her ear. 
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to [bill] and [coo]

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

Ex: They sat in the corner, billing and cooing all evening. 
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big mama
big mama
[noun]

used to refer to a man's wife or girlfriend

Ex: He introduced his girlfriend as his big mama. 
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to [punch] above {one's} weight

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

Ex: Everyone said he was punching above his weight with her. 
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to [be] an item

to be in a relationship of romantic or sexual nature

Ex: Are they an item now? 
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plenty of fish in the sea

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

Ex: Don't be so upset; there are plenty of fish in the sea. 
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bedroom eyes

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

Ex: She gave him bedroom eyes across the table. 
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to [have] something going with {sb}

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

Ex: I think he's got something going on with her. 
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to [swing] both ways

to be sexually drawn to both males and females

Ex: He admitted that he swings both ways. 
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