Learning English can be fun, especially when you explore romantic idioms! Idioms are special phrases that have meanings different from the actual words. In this article, we will look at 20 romantic idioms in English with examples from the TV show ‘Friends‘. These idioms will help you express love and relationships in a more natural way. These aren’t just helpful for Valentine’s Day, but the whole year!
Head over heels in love
To be deeply in love.
Example: Chandler is head over heels in love with Monica.
Love at first sight
To fall in love immediately.
Example: Julie and Russ fell in love at first sight.
Tie the knot
To get married.
Example: Chandler and Monica almost tied the knot in Las Vegas but Ross and Rachel got there first.
Pop the question
To propose marriage.
Example: Richard popped the question to Monica first.
Be smitten with someone
To be strongly attracted to someone.
Example: Ross is smitten with Rachel.
A match made in heaven
A perfect couple.
Example: Chandler and Monica are a match made in heaven.
Wear your heart on your sleeve
To show emotions openly.
Example: Ross wears his heart on his sleeve when he talks about Rachel to his friends.
Fall for someone
To start loving someone.
Example: Chandler fell for Janice despite her annoying laugh.
Break someone’s heart
To hurt someone emotionally.
Example: Ross broke Emily’s heart by saying the wrong name at their wedding.
Lovebirds
A couple who are very affectionate.
Example: Ross and Rachel were lovebirds before they started arguing.
Steal someone’s heart
To make someone fall in love.
Example: Pheobe’s love life was up and down but Mike stole her heart.
Swept off your feet
To be suddenly and deeply in love.
Example: Carol was with Ross, but was swept off her feet by Susan.
On cloud nine
Extremely happy.
Example: Monica was on cloud nine after Chandler agreed to marry her.
The apple of someone’s eye
Someone very special and loved.
Example: Rachel is the apple of Ross’ eye.
To have a crush on someone
To secretly like someone. In the UK we usually say you “fancy” someone.
Example: Joey has a crush on Rachel and doesn’t know what to do.
Happily ever after
A perfect and happy relationship.
Example: Chandler and Monica got married and are now living happily ever after.
What does “On a break” mean?
Learn more romantic idioms in English
These 16 romantic idioms in English will help you talk about love and relationships in a more natural way. Whether you are expressing your feelings or understanding romantic movies, these phrases are very useful. Try using them in your conversations and become more confident in English! If you would like to learn more, speak to your English teacher.
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