English Idioms & Collocations: Relationships! + With practical examples!

Summary

In this lesson, Maddie from POC English explores idioms and phrases related to relationships, covering topics like friendships, romantic connections, and conflicts. Key expressions include 'fall out with someone,' 'fall in love,' 'get on someone's nerves,' and 'make a commitment.' Through dialogues and examples, the video helps learners understand these idioms in context, illustrating how they apply in real-life situations, from starting and cementing friendships to navigating relationship issues. The lesson also emphasizes the importance of communication and understanding in both friendships and romantic relationships, offering a practical approach to improving English and relationship vocabulary.

Takeaways

• 😀 It's important to 'make' friends rather than 'find' them. Building friendships is an active process.
• 😀 To 'strike up a friendship' means to begin a friendship with someone. It implies a conscious effort to start a connection.
• 😀 You can 'form' or 'develop' a friendship, which means you are creating or nurturing a new bond.
• 😀 'Cementing' a friendship means making it stronger and more secure through effort and time.
• 😀 In relationships, 'getting on well' or 'getting on like a house on fire' means having a very good and harmonious relationship.
• 😀 If you 'fall out with someone', it means you have an argument and stop being friends or close.
• 😀 To 'get on someone's nerves' means to irritate or annoy them, often through repetitive actions or words.
• 😀 'Falling in love' describes a transition from friendship to a romantic connection over time.
• 😀 'Love at first sight' refers to an immediate and intense romantic attraction when meeting someone for the first time.
• 😀 'Breaking up' or 'splitting up' means ending a romantic relationship due to serious disagreements or issues.
• 😀 'Sticking up for someone' means supporting or defending them in difficult situations, showing loyalty and solidarity.
• 😀 To 'make a commitment' means entering a serious, exclusive romantic relationship, where both partners agree to remain dedicated to one another.
• 😀 Making 'sacrifices' in a relationship refers to doing things that may be difficult for the benefit of the relationship.
• 😀 'Having an affair' refers to cheating on a partner, often involving a romantic or sexual relationship with someone outside the partnership.
• 😀 Keeping 'yourself to yourself' in a relationship can be detrimental as it means withdrawing and not communicating, which is unhealthy.
• 😀 Putting 'a strain on a relationship' means causing stress or tension due to negative actions, which can have long-lasting effects.
• 😀 When a relationship 'turns sour', it indicates a breakdown of trust and affection, often due to unresolved issues.

Q & A

What does the idiom 'get on like a house on fire' mean?

The idiom 'get on like a house on fire' means having a very good relationship with someone, where you get along very well and easily.

What is the meaning of 'strike up a friendship'?

'Strike up a friendship' means to begin or initiate a friendship with someone, typically by starting a conversation.

What does 'fall out with someone' mean?

'Fall out with someone' means to have an argument or disagreement with a friend or partner, leading to the end of the relationship or a temporary break in communication.

How would you use 'get on someone's nerves' in a sentence?

'Get on someone's nerves' means to irritate or annoy someone. For example, 'My brother gets on my nerves when he plays loud music while I'm studying.'

What is the meaning of 'fall in love'?

'Fall in love' means to develop romantic feelings for someone, moving from a friendship to a romantic relationship.

What does 'love at first sight' refer to?

'Love at first sight' refers to an immediate and strong romantic attraction to someone the first time you meet them.

What does it mean to 'split up' or 'break up' in a relationship?

'Split up' or 'break up' means to end a romantic relationship, often due to serious disagreements or problems between the partners.

What is the meaning of 'stick up for somebody'?

'Stick up for somebody' means to support or defend them, especially in situations where they may be criticized or in trouble.

What does 'make a commitment' mean in a relationship?

'Make a commitment' means to enter into a serious, exclusive relationship with someone, where you promise to be loyal and devoted to each other.

What is the effect of 'putting a strain on a relationship'?

'Putting a strain on a relationship' means doing something that negatively affects the relationship, causing tension or long-term damage, even if forgiveness is offered.