Relationship Idioms
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Meaning: to not have enough of something
Example: I cannot believe that we have run out of milk! Just when I wanted to make a cup of tea. Read more ➺
Meaning: to feel sympathy for someone when they are distressed
Example: Following the aftermath of the hurricane, my heart goes out to all the residents of New Orleans. Read more ➺
absence makes the heart grow fonder
Meaning: to miss and love someone more when they are not around
Example: The couple reunited after almost a year and understood that the absence had made their hearts grow fonder. Read more ➺
Meaning: to start disliking something when one gets to know too much about it
Example: The couple could not stay together long after their wedding because familiarity breeds contempt. Read more ➺
keep your friends close and your enemies closer
Meaning: to keep a keen eye on enemies beyond what one might have on their friends
Example: As a politician you must keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Read more ➺
Meaning: very cruel, unkind person
Example: Don't be so cold hearted, forgive them and speak with your children. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have strong feelings of love for someone
Example: Being in love doesn't mean that you forget about all your responsibilities towards your parents, does it? Read more ➺
Meaning: love someone very much
Example: He is prepared to do anything for her, go to any extent. He loves her to death. Read more ➺
the course of true love never did run smooth
Meaning: people in love often have to overcome difficulties in order to be with each other
Example: Judy and I are in a long distance relationship and it is not easy staying away from each other. The course of true love never did run smooth. Read more ➺
Meaning: people often do foolish things when they are in love
Example: I don't think it is wise of Elsie and Ray to decide to get married so soon into their relationship. But then, one cannot love and be wise. Read more ➺
