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What does the word 'lurve' mean in the context of the article?
When would you use the phrase 'You are my one and only' according to the article?
What does the idiom 'Falling head over heels in love' refer to?
What is the context suggested for using the phrase 'To love with all your heart and soul'?
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What does it mean to be smitten with someone?
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When is it appropriate to use the phrase 'Take my breath away'?
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What does 'a match made in heaven' refer to?
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'To be the apple of my eye' expresses what kind of love?
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'To have a crush on someone' means what?
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'To fancy a person' is usually said by whom and about whom?
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What does 'to go out with someone' mean?
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'Pop the question' refers to what important question?
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What does it mean 'to dump, or be dumped'?
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'Love me, love my dog' and 'love me, warts and all' express what idea?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary and Phrases Relating to Love
- Lurve: A playful or exaggerated term for love, often used to express affection lightheartedly.
- "You are my one and only": Used to convey that someone is the sole love of your life, typically in romantic contexts.
- "Falling head over heels in love": Refers to an intense, overwhelming feeling of love, often characterized by excitement and infatuation.
- "To love with all your heart and soul": Suggests a deep, passionate commitment to someone, indicating total emotional investment.
- Smitten: Refers to being infatuated or deeply attracted to someone, often leading to a sense of being enchanted or captivated.
- "Take my breath away": Used to describe someone or something that elicits a strong, awe-inspiring emotional response, often romantically.
- "A match made in heaven": Describes a perfect romantic pairing, suggesting compatibility and harmony between two people.
- "To be the apple of my eye": Expresses deep affection and fondness for someone, often indicating they are cherished and adored.
Expressions of Affection
- "To have a crush on someone": Indicates a strong but often non-serious romantic interest or infatuation with someone.
- "To fancy a person": Often used in British English to describe feelings of attraction or liking someone romantically.
- "To go out with someone": Means to date or be in a romantic relationship with someone.
- "Pop the question": Refers to proposing marriage, asking someone to marry you in a significant way.
- "To dump" or "be dumped": Means to end a romantic relationship unilaterally, either by choosing to end it or being ended by the partner.
Love in Various Contexts
- "Love me, love my dog": Conveys the idea that accepting a person means accepting their entire life, including pets or loved ones.
- "Love me, warts and all": Suggests unconditional love for a person, acknowledging their flaws and imperfections while still valuing them completely.
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Test your knowledge of love-related idioms in the English language with this fun quiz. Learn and have fun exploring the humorous and romantic expressions that revolve around the theme of love.
