Session 2 Flashcards
(11 cards)
Heartbeat
Heartbeat (noun)
Meanings:
1. The regular pulsing of the heart as it pumps blood
• Example: The doctor checked his heartbeat with a stethoscope.
2. A very short moment (used figuratively)
• Example: I’ll be there in a heartbeat (meaning very quickly).
It generally refers to the pulse of the heart or a brief moment depending on the context.
Attracted to
Attracted to (phrase, verb)
Meaning:
To feel interested in or drawn toward someone or something.
Examples:
1. She is attracted to people with a good sense of humor.
2. Many tourists are attracted to the city’s beautiful beaches.
It generally means to feel a strong interest or liking for someone or something.
Prince Charming
Prince Charming (noun, idiom)
Meaning:
A perfect, ideal man (often in a romantic or fairy tale sense).
Examples:
1. She’s still waiting for her Prince Charming to come and sweep her off her feet.
2. He acted like her Prince Charming, but he wasn’t as perfect as he seemed.
It generally refers to a dream man or ideal romantic partner.
Dream girl
Dream girl (noun, idiom)
Meaning:
A woman who is seen as perfect or ideal, especially in a romantic way.
Examples:
1. He finally met his dream girl, and they are getting married next year.
2. She wants to be someone’s dream girl, not just an option.
It generally refers to a woman who has all the qualities someone desires in a partner.
Spark
Spark (noun/verb)
Noun Meanings:
1. A small flash of fire or electricity
• Example: The fire started with a small spark from the wires.
2. A feeling of excitement or energy
• Example: There was an instant spark between them when they met.
3. A small but important beginning of something
• Example: His speech ignited a spark of hope in the crowd.
Verb Meanings:
1. To start a fire or cause something to burn
• Example: The dry leaves sparked a wildfire.
2. To trigger or cause a reaction
• Example: His comments sparked a heated debate.
3. To create excitement or interest
• Example: Their conversation sparked a new friendship.
It generally means a small flash, an exciting moment, or the start of something big depending on the context.
Ignite
Ignite (verb)
Meanings:
1. To start a fire or cause something to burn
• Example: He used a match to ignite the candle.
2. To trigger strong emotions or reactions
• Example: Her speech ignited a passion for change in the audience.
3. To start or activate something
• Example: The new policy ignited a heated debate among politicians.
It generally means to start a fire, create excitement, or trigger an intense reaction depending on the context.
Crazy about
Crazy about (idiom)
Meaning:
To be very enthusiastic or passionate about something or someone.
Examples:
1. She’s crazy about football and watches every match.
2. He’s crazy about her and talks about her all the time.
It generally means to love or be extremely interested in something or someone.
Obsessed with
Obsessed with (phrase, adjective)
Meaning:
To think about something or someone all the time, often in an unhealthy or extreme way.
Examples:
1. She’s obsessed with fitness and works out every day.
2. He’s obsessed with that new video game and plays it for hours.
It generally means having an intense and sometimes uncontrollable focus on something or someone.
Soulmate
Soulmate (noun)
Meaning:
A person who is perfectly suited to someone, especially in a romantic or deep emotional way.
Examples:
1. She believes he is her soulmate, the one she was meant to be with.
2. A soulmate isn’t just about romance; sometimes, it’s a best friend who truly understands you.
It generally means a person with whom one shares a deep, natural connection.
Break up
Break up (phrasal verb, noun)
Verb Meanings:
1. To end a romantic relationship
• Example: They decided to break up after five years together.
2. To separate into smaller parts
• Example: The company plans to break up into different divisions.
3. To stop a fight or gathering
• Example: The teacher had to break up the argument between students.
4. To lose connection in communication (e.g., phone calls)
• Example: You’re breaking up—I can’t hear you clearly.
Noun Meaning:
1. The end of a relationship
• Example: Their breakup was tough, but they remained friends.
It generally means to end a relationship, separate something, or stop an activity depending on the context.
End up together
End up together (phrasal verb, idiom)
Meaning:
To eventually become a couple or stay together in a romantic relationship.
Examples:
1. After years of friendship, they finally ended up together.
2. Everyone thought they would end up together, but they went separate ways.
It generally means two people eventually forming a romantic relationship, often despite challenges.
