Relationship Idioms
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Meaning: End a friendship or partnership after a disagreement.
Example: After that bitter argument, they parted brass rags and never spoke again. Read more ➺
Meaning: almost ready to fight
Example: The two schools have been at daggers drawn for months. Ever since they played in the championship game. Read more ➺
Meaning: to foster good relationships
Example: A non-governmental organization is engaged in building bridges between different communal groups in the city. Read more ➺
Meaning: a disloyalty
Example: I have done everything for her, but she left me because of that guy, she stabbed in my back. Read more ➺
Meaning: remove someone's all options of retreat, act decisively
Example: She has already burned his bridges with his previous employer by publicly criticizing their marketing policy. Read more ➺
Meaning: spouse
Example: I think a two-bedroom flat would suit us but I'd better confirm it with my better half. Read more ➺
