friends families relationships Flashcards
to break up
: to end a romantic relationship
to drift apart
: to become less close to someone
to enjoy someone’s company
: to like spending time with someone
to fall for
: to fall in love
to fall head over heels in love
: to start to love someone a lot
to fall out with
: to have a disagreement and stop being friends
to get on like a house on fire
: to like someone’s company very much indeed
to get on well with
: to understand someone and enjoy similar interests
to get to know
: to begin to know someone
to go back years
: to have known someone for a long time
to have a lot in common
: to share similar interests
to have ups and downs
: to have good and bad times
a healthy relationship
: a good positive relationship
to hit it off
: to quickly become good friends with
to be in a relationship
: to be romantically involved with someone
to be just good friends
: to not be romantically involved
to keep in touch with
: to keep in contact with
to lose touch with
: to not see or hear from someone any longer
love at first sight
: to fall in love immediately you meet someone
to pop the question
: to ask someone to marry you
to see eye to eye
: to agree on a subject
to settle down
: to give up the single life and start a family
to strike up a relationship
: to begin a friendship
to tie the knot
: to get married
to be well matched
: to be similar to
to work at a relationship
: to try to maintain a positive relationship with someone
get on
to enjoy the company of another person and to have a good relationship with them
night out
a fun evening spent outside of the house and in a public place
casual
(when referring to friends) meaning friends that don’t know each other very well
a lifelong friend?
A friend that you have had for most of your life
Lifelong friendships often provide strong emotional support.
a relationship of trust.
A connection with another in which you have faith and confidence
Trust is essential for healthy relationships.
to arrange a dinner date?
Plan to share an evening meal
This often involves socializing and building relationships.
a shoulder to cry on?
Someone to sympathize with you
This person provides emotional support during tough times.
a close-knit family?
A close family with common interests
Close-knit families often support each other significantly.
if someone is dear to my heart?
Someone that I care about
This phrase indicates strong emotional attachment.
distant cousins?
People who share a common ancestor but are not closely related
Distant cousins may not have a strong bond.
What does it mean to extend the hand of friendship?
Reach out to someone in a friendly manner
This can be a way to initiate or strengthen a relationship.
What constitutes an extended family?
Uncles, aunts and cousins form part of the extended family
Extended families often play a significant role in cultural traditions.
What does ‘face to face’ mean?
In person
This term emphasizes direct interaction.
What does it mean to get to know one another?
Learning different aspects of each other
This process is important for building relationships.
What is meant by ‘get together’?
Meet up
This can refer to social gatherings or reunions.
immediate family?
Spouse, parents, children, grandparents
Immediate family members are often the primary support system.
a long lost friend?
A friend that you have lost contact with
Reconnecting can be a meaningful experience.
long-term relationships.
A committed relationship between partners
These relationships often require effort and communication.
to nurture our friendships?
Looking after our relationships with friends
Nurturing friendships helps them grow and remain strong.
professional relationships?
The relationships that we have in the workplace
Professional relationships can impact career success.
relationship problems?
Difficulties with people with whom we interact regularly
Addressing these problems is crucial for healthy interactions.
share a common background?
To share a similar heritage or culture
Common backgrounds can create strong bonds between individuals.
to share the same ideas?
To have similar opinions and views
Sharing ideas can enhance collaboration and understanding.
‘stand the test of time
To last a long time
This phrase often refers to enduring relationships or traditions.
to strike up a friendship?
To make friends
This often involves initiating social interactions.
to enjoy someone’s company?
To enjoy spending time with someone
Enjoying company is crucial for building strong relationships.
have a good working relationship?
To work together well
Good working relationships can enhance productivity.
have a lot in common?
To have shared interests
Shared interests can strengthen bonds between individuals.
hit it off?
To like each other straight away
This can occur in initial meetings or introductions.
to keep in touch with someone?
To keep in contact
Maintaining contact is essential for sustaining relationships.
lose touch with someone?
To lose contact
Losing touch can lead to weakened relationships.
close knit
adj having strong relationships
confide in
verb+(objective) trust someone with personal info
trustworthy
adj reliable can be trusted
nurture
v. care for and develop
companionship
n. friendship company
