#10- Love & Relationships .pdf-brainscape Flashcards
(25 cards)
What does it mean to say someone ‘is a catch’?
To have qualities that are highly desirable in a romantic partner. Example: ‘Sarah is intelligent, funny, and beautiful - she’s definitely a catch!’
What does it mean to ‘set someone up’?
To arrange a meeting or date between two people because you think they’ll make a great match. Example: ‘I set my friend up with my coworker because I thought they would get along well.’
What is a ‘blind date’?
A social engagement or meeting between two people who have never met before. Example: ‘I agreed to go on a blind date with him, even though I had no idea what he looked like.’
What does ‘eye candy’ mean?
Someone who is very physically attractive. Example: ‘The actor in the movie is such eye candy - I could watch him all day.’
What does it mean to ‘hit it off’ with someone?
To get along with someone very well from the first time you meet. Example: ‘I met Melanie’s brother at the party, and we really hit it off.’
What does it mean to ‘be into someone’?
To be romantically interested in someone. Example: ‘I can tell by the way he looks at her that he’s really into her.’
What does ‘the one’ refer to in relationships?
The person who is considered to be your perfect romantic partner or soulmate. Example: ‘When I met her, I knew she was the one and we’ve now been married for 30 years.’
What does it mean to ‘fall head over heels’?
To be deeply in love with someone very quickly and intensely. Example: ‘After their first date, he fell head over heels for her.’
What does it mean to ‘pop the question’?
To propose marriage to someone. Example: ‘First he took her to a romantic dinner and then he popped the question under the stars.’
What does it mean to ‘get down on one knee’?
To kneel down and propose marriage. Example: ‘He got down on one knee and asked her to marry him.’
What does it mean to ‘be on Cloud 9’?
To be extremely happy because of a good thing that just happened in your life. Example: ‘After she said yes to his proposal, he was on Cloud 9 for weeks.’
What does it mean to ‘tie the knot’?
To get married. Example: ‘They’ve been together for years, and now they’re finally tying the knot.’
What does it mean to ‘slide into DMs’?
To privately message someone on social media, usually with romantic intentions. Example: ‘He slid into her DMs with a cheesy pickup line, but surprisingly, it worked!’
What does it mean to ‘ask someone out’?
To invite someone on a date. Example: ‘He finally worked up the courage to ask her out to dinner.’
What does it mean to ‘turn down’ an offer?
To reject or decline an invitation, request, or offer. Example: ‘She turned down his offer to go to the movies because she has a boyfriend.’
What is a ‘red flag’ in a relationship?
A warning sign or indication of potential problems or issues. Example: ‘His constant jealousy was a red flag that I couldn’t ignore.’
What does it mean to ‘have a crush on someone’?
To be in the earliest stages of romantic interest. Example: ‘Ever since she started working here, I’ve had a huge crush on her.’
What does it mean to say someone is ‘out of someone’s league’?
To be considered as too good for someone else. Example: ‘He’s way out of my league - there’s no way he would ever be interested in me.’
What does ‘trouble in paradise’ or ‘on the rocks’ mean?
Problems or difficulties in a relationship. Example: ‘Lately, they’ve been arguing a lot, and I think there might be trouble in paradise.’
What does it mean to ‘hit on’ someone?
To flirt with or show romantic interest in someone. Example: ‘He was hitting on her all night at the party, but she wasn’t interested.’
What does it mean to ‘make out’?
To kiss passionately, usually for a short period of time. Example: ‘They were making out in the backseat of the car like teenagers.’
What does it mean to be ‘playing the field’?
To date multiple people without commitment. Example: ‘After his breakup, he’s been playing the field and dating a lot of different people.’
What does it mean to ‘get cold feet’?
To suddenly feel nervous or hesitant about doing something big. Example: ‘He got cold feet and called off the wedding at the last minute.’
What does it mean to ‘break up’ or ‘split up’?
To end a romantic relationship. Example: ‘They decided to break up after realizing they wanted different things in life.’
