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Relationship idioms (B2-C1)

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  • I’m "keeping her at arm’s length" for the time being.
    to keep someone at a distance
  • When they met, it was clear that they were a "match made in heaven".
    A couple who is an ideal match.
  • She really "got off on the ______ foot" with her new boss. = to start off badly with someone
    wrong
    incorrect
    bad
  • I can’t believe you "dropped the L-bomb" so soon!
    to say “I love you” for the first time in a new relationship
  • He "swept her off her feet" with his charm.
    To make someone fall in love quickly.
  • The teacher "bent over backward" to help the struggling student.
    To do everything possible to help someone.
  • They had a "falling out" over money.
    To have a serious argument.
  • They’ve been arguing a lot lately; their relationship seems to be on the _____.
    stones
    pits
    rocks
    gravestones
  • Those two "go back a long way".
    to know someone well for a long time
  • He always "goes the extra mile" for his partner, surprising her with thoughtful gestures.
    To make a special effort or do more than expected to help or please someone.
  • Their relationship in middle school was just _____ love.
    kitten
    puppy
    childlike
    young
  • Charles and Henry "are at loggerheads" over the new policy.
    to disagree strongly
  • He "wears his heart on his _______", so you always know how he feels.
    hand
    palm
    sleeve
    arm
  • We decided to go _______ on our lunch date.
    Dutch
    Danish
    Swedish