3 // Relationships Flashcards
create a close relationship
unite
BRING TOGETHER
Our shared interest in music has really brought us together.
like something or someone less
GO OFF
I’ve really gone off Paul since I saw him at the party. He behaved very badly.
continue to support someone who is in a difficult situation
STICK BY
Ken stuck by Cath when her restaurant went bankrupt.
support or defend someone when other people don’t
STAND BY
Misha stood by Colin when he decided to quit college.
love someone or like them very much
CARE FOR
Jack and Ursula really care for each other. They’ve been together for 50 years.
persuade someone to start having a romantic relationship with you again
WIN SB BACK
Sonia is trying to win Claude back because she’s still in love with him.
start loving someone
fall in love
FALL FOR
I think Pierre has fallen for Clara. Have you seen how he looks at her?
arrange a date for someone else
SET SB UP WITH SB
My brother set me up with a woman who works at his office.
have a romantic relationship with someone
GO OUT WITH
They started going out with each other when they were at school.
slowly become less close
DRIFT APART
After we left school, my friends and I drifted apart. I became more interested in my career than music.
receive news from
HEAR FROM
Although I haven’t seen Zaira for many years, I always hear from her on my birthday.
stay together and support each other
STICK TOGETHER
My best friend and I have stuck together since high school.
share a secret with someone you trust
CONFIDE IN
Bernadette confided in Martha that she was in love with Pavel.
lose energy over a period of time
slowly come to an end
FIZZLE OUT
Katia and I dated for a few weeks, but our relationship fizzled out.
invite someone to go on a date with you
ASK OUT
Robin asked Helen out yesterday. They’re going to the movies together.
