Relationship Idioms

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a good man is hard to find

Meaning: This proverb refers to women who are looking for suitable alliances but aren't able to find them.

Example: He has stood by her in all her troubled times. Usually a good man is hard to find but she has done quite well for herself. Read more ➺


lose touch

Meaning: Fail to keep in contact or communication with someone.

Example: We promised to stay friends, but eventually we lost touch. Read more ➺


part brass rags

Meaning: End a friendship or partnership after a disagreement.

Example: After that bitter argument, they parted brass rags and never spoke again. Read more ➺


at daggers drawn

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 ➺


build bridges

Meaning: to foster good relationships

Example: A non-governmental organization is engaged in building bridges between different communal groups in the city. Read more ➺


stab in the back

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 ➺


burn bridges

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 ➺


better half

Meaning: spouse

Example: I think a two-bedroom flat would suit us but I'd better confirm it with my better half. Read more ➺


arm in arm

Meaning: Walking together with linked arms, usually showing affection, friendship, or closeness.

Example: America and Great Britain worked arm in arm to strengthen their wartime alliance. Read more ➺


at arm’s length

Meaning: Keeping someone emotionally distant.

Example: Kevin kept his neighbors at arm's length because he valued his privacy. Read more ➺


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