relationships

Idioms (45)

• go hand in hand with Neutral · CEFR B2
  to be closely connected or to happen together
• in the same boat Informal · CEFR B1
  in the same difficult situation as other people
• get one's message across Neutral · CEFR B2
  to make people understand what you mean or want to say
• break the ice Neutral · CEFR B1
  To do or say something that eases tension and gets people talking comfortably in an unfamiliar social situation.
• see eye to eye Neutral · CEFR B1
  To agree completely with someone.
• give someone the cold shoulder Informal · CEFR B2
  To deliberately ignore or be unfriendly toward someone.
• burn bridges Neutral · CEFR B2
  To destroy a relationship in a way that makes future cooperation impossible.
• keep something at arm's length Neutral · CEFR B2
  To avoid becoming too close or too involved with someone or something.
• hit it off Informal · CEFR B1
  To like each other and get along well immediately on first meeting.
• break someone's heart Neutral · CEFR A2
  To make someone feel deep emotional pain, often by ending a relationship.
• get on like a house on fire Informal · CEFR B2
  To get along extremely well and quickly become close.
• a bone of contention Neutral · CEFR B2
  a subject that causes disagreement or argument between people
• birds of a feather flock together Neutral · CEFR B2
  people with similar interests or character tend to spend time together
• in the doghouse Informal · CEFR B2
  in disgrace, out of favour with someone
• it takes two to tango Neutral · CEFR B2
  both parties are responsible for a situation
• stab someone in the back Neutral · CEFR B2
  to betray someone secretly
• tie the knot Informal · CEFR B2
  to get married
• keep the peace Neutral · CEFR B2
  to prevent conflict and maintain calm between people or groups
• give and take Neutral · CEFR B2
  mutual compromise in which each side makes concessions
• think the world of Neutral · CEFR B2
  admire or care for someone or something very deeply
• with open arms Neutral · CEFR B1
  with an enthusiastic and affectionate welcome
• save face Neutral · CEFR B2
  to protect one's dignity or public reputation after embarrassment or failure
• cap in hand Neutral · CEFR C1
  in a humble or pleading manner when asking someone for help or a favor
• pop the question Informal · CEFR B2
  To propose marriage to someone.
• through thick and thin Neutral · CEFR B2
  Remaining loyal and supportive during both good times and serious difficulties.
• leave someone in the lurch Neutral · CEFR B2
  to withdraw support when another person is stranded in serious difficulty
• drop someone a line Neutral · CEFR B1
  to get in touch by sending a short note, message, or email
• lift a finger Neutral · CEFR B2
  to make even the smallest effort to help, most often used in a negative statement
• walk all over Informal · CEFR B2
  to dominate or treat someone disrespectfully as though they have no power
• marriage of convenience Neutral · CEFR B2
  an often temporary alliance entered for practical advantage, without emotional attachment or genuine common purpose
• friends in high places Neutral · CEFR B2
  powerful or influential acquaintances who can provide help or favorable treatment
• hand in glove Neutral · CEFR B2
  working together in an extremely close and cooperative way
• lend an ear Neutral · CEFR B1
  to listen to someone attentively and with sympathy
• kiss and make up Neutral · CEFR B1
  to reconcile and become friendly again after an argument
• play the field Informal · CEFR B2
  to date several people without committing to one partner
• mend fences Neutral · CEFR B1
  to rebuild friendly relations after a dispute
• live in sin Neutral · CEFR C1
  to cohabit romantically without having married
• give someone the eye Informal · CEFR B2
  to signal romantic or sexual attraction through deliberate glances
• kiss and tell Neutral · CEFR B2
  to reveal private or intimate information that was shared in confidence
• bury the hatchet Neutral · CEFR B1
  to reconcile with someone and bring a quarrel to an end
• rub someone the wrong way Neutral · CEFR B2
  to irritate or offend a person, often without intending to
• eternal triangle Neutral · CEFR C1
  a persistent love rivalry among three people whose attachments conflict
• wipe the slate clean Neutral · CEFR B2
  to forgive or forget past problems so a fresh start is possible
• live and let live Neutral · CEFR B1
  to accept other people's choices without trying to control them
• sweet nothings Neutral · CEFR B2
  affectionate romantic words that flatter but say little of substance