WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
What does “break the ice” mean?
To make people feel more comfortable.
“My best friend and I ________ way back.”
go
You really like someone in your class, but you're not dating them. What do you have?
A crush.
Your partner gets angry whenever you spend time with other friends. Is this a red flag or a green flag?
Red flag.
You meet someone at a party. You introduce yourself, make a joke and start talking. What are you doing?
Breaking the ice.
If two people “hit it off”, what happens?
They like/connect with each other immediately.
“I don't always ________ eye to eye with my brother.”
see
You ask someone, “Would you like to have coffee with me this Saturday?” What are you doing?
Asking them out.
Someone you've been texting every day suddenly disappears and stops replying without explanation. What happened?
They ghosted you.
You meet someone for the first time and immediately start laughing and talking like you've known each other for years.
Hit it off.
Your friend says, “Don't worry, I've got your back.” What does this mean?
They will support you.
“They had an argument, but they decided to ________ things up.”
patch
You start developing romantic feelings for someone you didn't expect to like. What might you be doing?
Catching feelings / falling for someone.
Two people break up but later decide to start their relationship again. What do they do?
Get back together.
Two friends disagree about almost everything, but they still have a good relationship. Which expression could describe their relationship?
They get along.
What is the difference between “hit it off” and “get along”?
Hit it off = connect immediately; get along = have a good relationship.
“My friend is having a difficult day, but I'll ________ there for her.”
be
You've been dating someone for five years and decide to get married. What could you say?
We're going to tie the knot.
Someone likes you romantically, but they don't want a serious relationship and you are unsure what you are. What might this situation be?
A situationship.
Your friend has an important exam. You tell them, “Whatever happens, I'll support you.” Which expression fits?
I've got your back / I'll be there for you.
Which expression describes someone who listens to you and supports you when you're having a difficult emotional moment?
A shoulder to cry on.
“We had a disagreement for months, but finally we decided to ________ the hatchet.”
bury
You and someone text every day, go on dates and act like a couple, but you've never defined the relationship. What is this called?
A situationship.
Your partner says they trust you, but they constantly check your phone, control who you talk to and get angry when you go out without them. What vocabulary from the presentation best describes this situation?
Red flags / a toxic or unhealthy relationship.
Two friends have been angry with each other for months. They finally apologize, forgive each other and decide to stop fighting. Which two expressions could describe what happened?
Bury the hatchet + patch things up.