Relationship Flashcards
strike up a friendship - p
Nathan struck up a friendship with a girl he met on holiday.
= start a friendship
cement a friendship - p
Spending several weeks on holiday together has cemented their friendship
makes relationship between friends stronger
spoil a friendship - p
have a bad effect on
a friendship grows - p
We were at school together, but our friendship grew after we’d left school.
This person seems happy with the way things are going and wants to continue talking and become closer and more intimate with you
close/special friends - p
I’m glad that our children are such close friends, aren’t you?
somebody who you can talk to about everything, who makes you feel comfortable without fear of judgement
a casual acquaintance - p
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I don’t know Santiago well. We’re just casual acquaintances.
someone you know a little
keep in contact/touch - p
We must keep in contact when the course ends.
it means that he or she wants the other person to stay in contact
fall madly in love (with someone) - p
My grandparents fell madly in love in college, and they are still madly in love 50 years later.
to begin to intensely, passionately love (someone or each other)
the love of (one’s) life - p
Jenny is the love of my life. I need to find a way to get her back.
the romantic partner whom one loves (or loved) the most
desperately - adj
extremely or very much
cheating on - p
Well, I heard that Jane cheated on Rob, and that’s really why they’re getting divorced.
to be unfaithful to one’s romantic partner
fuss over (someone or something) - p
I think it’s a bit bizarre that so many people are fussing over a new smartphone. It’s just another piece of technology!
to give someone or something an inordinate amount of attention, affection, or praise
come between (two or more people) - pv
I know they’re under a lot of stress, but I hope they don’t let their financial troubles come between them.
to cause problems for the romantic relationship or friendship of two or more people
patch (sth) up - pv
A: “Janet and I aren’t talking anymore.” B: “Oh sweetie, that’s too bad. I hope you two can patch things up.”
to restore a relationship damaged by a disagreement or dispute
