ET Marriage/ Happy Surprise Flashcards

(48 cards)

1
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a nuclear family

A

a couple and their dependent children, regarded as a basic social unit

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2
Q

to enjoy family harmony

A

:D

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3
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to fall in love at first sight

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on first seeing or meeting sb

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4
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a breadwinner

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the person who earns the money to support a family

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5
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a homemaker

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sb who cooks, cleans and washes clothes for their family as their main job

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6
Q

compatible

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likely to have a good relationship because of being similar

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7
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to be someone’s type

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to be someone with the particular qualities that you find attractive

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8
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to think the world of someone

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to have a very high regard for sb

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9
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to stick together

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to remain united

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10
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to drift apart

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if two people drift apart, their relationship gradually ends

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11
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an obligation

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sth one must do for legal or moral reasons

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12
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a better half

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a spouse

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13
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eternal love

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long lasting love

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14
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to adore sb

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to worship sb

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15
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an undying love

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never ending love

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16
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an inseparable couple

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a couple in a very close relationship spending all their time together

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17
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a henpecked husband

A

a husband who is criticized and given orders all the time by a wife

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18
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a trophy wife

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a young and attractive wife regarded as a status symbol for an older man

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19
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ecstatic

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extremely happy

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20
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jubilant

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extremely happy because sth good has happened

21
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a bond

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a relationship

22
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ups and downs

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a succession of both good and bad experiences

23
Q

to appreciate sb

A

to recognize the good or special person

24
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to make a sacrifice

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to give up sth important for the sake of others

25
to meet sb halfway
to make a compromise with sb
26
to be made for each other
to be a perfect match (as a couple)
27
to drive a wedge between people
to cause disagreement between people
28
to clear the air
to clarify an angry or tense situation by frank discussion
29
to store up problems
to bottle up negative feelings
30
to go through a rough patch
to go through a period of difficulties
31
to live in each other’s pockets
to be closely involved with sb
32
to be taken by surprise
to not be prepared or expecting sth
33
out of my expectations
better than I expected
34
to throw a party
to organize a party
35
to shower sb with sth
to give sb many things
36
low-key
not showy or elaborate
37
to make a big deal out of sth
to consider sth important
38
I couldn’t believe my eyes
I was totally shocked
39
amazement
shock
40
to bowl over
to surprise sb
41
flabbergasted
very surprised
42
to leave sb open-mouthed
to make sb shocked
43
stupefied
extremely surprisedor shocked
44
to take sb’s breath away
to amaze sb
45
to astonish sb
to surprise sb
46
to astound sb
to surprise or shock sb very much
47
nonplussed
speechless
48
to take sb aback
to shock or surprise sb