American English Idioms - Social Relations Flashcards
Small Talk
They had nothing better to do than make small talk.
Hit it off
Brad and Jennifer really hit it off.
Be there for
I’ll always be there for you, if you need me.
See eye to eye
We don’t always see eye to eye on everything, but he’s still my friend.
Give and take
A good relationship is give and take.
Take a rain check
I’m gonna have to take a rain check and have dinner with you another day.
Fingers crossed
I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you that everything turns out okay.
On me
It’s on me. Don’t worry about it, I’ll pay.
Have a soft spot for
He’s strict, but he’s got a soft spot for kids.
At each other’s throats
They’ve been at each other’s throats all day fighting.
Breath of fresh air
Finding someone that understands me is like a breath of fresh air.