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break someone's heart
CEFR A2To make someone feel deep emotional pain, often by ending a relationship.
Neutral
break the ice
CEFR B1To do or say something that eases tension and gets people talking comfortably in an unfamiliar social situation.
Neutral
bury the hatchet
CEFR B1to reconcile with someone and bring a quarrel to an end
Neutral
drop someone a line
CEFR B1to get in touch by sending a short note, message, or email
Neutral
hit it off
CEFR B1To like each other and get along well immediately on first meeting.
Informal
in the same boat
CEFR B1in the same difficult situation as other people
Informal
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