Relationships - Sexual Affairs

Explore English idioms that relate to sexual affairs, including "dry spell" and "hot to trot".

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to [go] all the way [phrase]

to have sex with someone

Ex: After months of dating , Angela and Jonathan finally took their relationship to the next level by going all the way .

dry spell [noun]

a period of time that has passed without being in any sexual relationship

Ex: After his breakup , Nicholas experienced a dry spell and went without any sexual encounters for several months .

to have sex or be involved in a sexual relationship with someone

Ex: John was so enamored by Sarah that he wanted to know her in the biblical sense .

to [sow] {one's} (wild|) oats [phrase]

to engage in casual sexual encounters without commitment or serious relationships, particularly during one's youth

Ex: During his college years , John sowed his oats and enjoyed the freedom of casual relationships .

to [drive] {sb} wild [phrase]

to cause intense excitement or arousal, especially of a sexual nature

Ex: His gentle caresses along my skin never fail to drive me wild .

to engage in intimate physical contact beyond kissing by touching or fondling above the waist

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in bed with {sb} [phrase]

used to refer to a person's sexual relationship with someone, particularly a relationship that is immoral or wrong

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hot to trot [phrase]

eager or ready for sexual activity

Ex: They joked that he was always hot to trot whenever he saw her .

to have a sexual relationship with someone, particularly someone over whom one has influence or control

Ex: He has had his way with numerous women.

to [get] lucky [phrase]

to have sex with someone

Ex: After a few drinks , they started flirting and eventually got lucky later that night .

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