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Expressions for social interactions

relationships B1

be in a relationship

Understand how to use the phrase 'be in a relationship' to describe committed romantic connections in English.
relationships A2

be nice to

Learn how to use 'be nice to' to describe behaving in a kind, friendly, or polite way toward someone.
relationships B1

be on good terms

Learn how to use 'be on good terms' to describe friendly relationships, with natural examples and exercises.
relationships B2

be on the fence

Master the common English idiom 'be on the fence' to describe being undecided, hesitant, or neutral when making a relationship decision or choice.
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relationships B2

be on the same page

Understand the casual English idiom 'be on the same page' and learn how to use it to describe agreement, alignment, and shared understanding in relationships.
relationships C1

bear a grudge

Learn how to use the English expression "bear a grudge" to describe holding onto anger or resentment toward someone after a past conflict.
relationships B2

blow hot and cold

Learn what it means when someone blows hot and cold in a relationship, with natural examples, pronunciation, and common mistakes.
relationships B1

break a promise

Learn how to use "break a promise" in daily English. Discover common collocations, real-life conversation examples, and helpful pronunciation tips.
relationships B2

break off

Learn how to use the English phrasal verb 'break off' to describe ending a romantic relationship, engagement, or conversation suddenly, cleanly, and decisively.
relationships B1

bring out the best

Learn the meaning of 'bring out the best,' how to use it in relationships, and see natural examples of this positive English idiom to boost your speaking skills.
relationships B2

bring someone closer

Discover how 'bring someone closer' is used to describe strengthening emotional connections and bonds in English.
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relationships B2

brush someone off

Find out how to use the phrasal verb 'brush someone off' to describe ignoring or dismissing someone in social and romantic contexts.
relationships A2

call someone back

Learn how to use 'call someone back' when returning telephone calls in daily personal and professional life.
relationships B1

care for someone

Discover how to use the phrase 'care for someone' to express deep affection, love, or the act of looking after someone in natural daily English conversations.
relationships B1

chat someone up

What does 'chat someone up' mean? Learn how to use this casual expression for flirting in English.
relationships A2

chat with someone

Discover how to use 'chat with someone' to describe friendly, informal, and relaxed conversations in daily English.
relationships B2

clear up a misunderstanding

Learn how to use the formal English phrase 'clear up a misunderstanding' to resolve confusion, fix mistakes, and improve communication in relationships.
relationships B2

confide in someone

Learn how to use the English expression 'confide in someone' to talk about sharing secrets, private thoughts, and personal feelings with people you trust.
relationships B1

count on someone

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'count on someone' to talk about trust, reliability, and support in your daily English conversations with friends and family.
relationships B2

cut somebody some slack

Master the useful English idiom 'cut somebody some slack' to politely ask others to be less critical, more forgiving, or more understanding of someone.