Relationship Idioms
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Meaning: with sincere and deep feeling
Example: I am really happy with the new job and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Read more ➺
Meaning: when a person is emotionally sad or grief-stricken, then it's broken hearted
Example: I know he broke your heart, but there are other boys out there who are better than him. Read more ➺
Meaning: raining whereas the sun is shining.
Example: The sunshower is said to occur when the devil is beating his wife in various German-speaking countries. Read more ➺
Meaning: husband, wife, or partner of someone
Example: Next time I come to this restaurant I will bring my other half. Read more ➺
Meaning: close relative
Example: We cannot release the names of the soldiers killed at the battle of Normandy until we've informed their next of kin. Read more ➺
Meaning: to improve in health after an illness
Example: After a long illness he is finally on the mend. Read more ➺
Meaning: the best future life partner for someone
Example: I wish that I could meet Mr Right. All of the men that I meet seem so immature. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be kind and loving
Example: My grandmother is a very warm-hearted person, everybody loves her. Read more ➺
Meaning: to try and improve a bad relationship with another party
Example: After the nasty fight with her sister, Alice decided to mend fences by buying her sister some presents. Read more ➺
