Love Idioms
When you’re hopelessly infatuated with someone, you are said to fall head over these in love with them.
What are heels?
In other words, you and your stomach flip over this person.
This is every kid’s favorite boxed dish made with elbow pasta.
What is macaroni and cheese?
Add some crab, lobster, or wild mushrooms and an artisan cheese blend for an adult gourmet side dish.
The holiday that celebrates love falls on this date.
What is February 14?
It’s Valentine’s Day, the day when flowers, chocolates, and diamonds dominate gift-giving. Valentine’s Day is also one of the most popular days to get engaged.
When February has 29 days, the year is known as this.
What is a leap year?
The length of a year is 365.25 days, so every four years, we have a year with an extra day.
This is a first-time romantic get-together with someone you haven’t met.
What is a blind date?
Mutual acquaintances like family or friends usually arrange these dates, and despite the misconception, they sometimes lead to long-term relationships.
This steak patty is smothered in gravy and mushrooms and will transport you back to your childhood.
What is Salisbury?
During the Civil War, the military encouraged the consumption of this dish because Dr. Salisbury, who experimented with many foods, ultimately deemed it a cure for intestinal discomfort.
This color rose symbolizes love.
What is red?
Yellow is said to represent friendship.
Shrove Tuesday falls this number of days before Easter.
What is 40?
It’s also known as Fat Tuesday. Lent starts on Valentine’s Day this year, so it might not be the ideal year to give up chocolate for Lent. Traditionally, Shrove Tuesday was the last day to indulge in luxury foods before Easter.
Make love, not this.
What is war?
This was the 1960s mantra during the Vietnam War, often accompanied by the peace sign.
This bread-shaped hamburger is covered in a ketchup and brown sugar sauce.
What is meatloaf?
Variations of this entrée are unlimited. For example, you can give it an Italian flair by topping it with marinara sauce and cheese and adding garlic and Italian herbs to the meat mixture.
The “vein of love” was once thought to run through this appendage on one’s hand.
What is the fourth finger on the left hand?
The placement of the wedding ring is symbolic of this belief. However, there is no vein that runs straight to the heart from the ring finger.
This monarch came to the throne on February 6, 1952.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
Her coronation was held June 2, 1953.
This describes when you can see no faults with your significant other.
What is love is blind?
This stage is usually early in the relationship and often doesn’t last long.
This glazed entrée makes an appearance during the holidays, and frozen leftovers sometimes last through the winter.
What is ham?
You can use leftover ham in sandwiches, as a breakfast side, and more.
He is the ancient Roman god of love.
Who is Cupid?
He symbolizes love in all its forms. His Greek counterpart is Eros.
On the first day of Lent, Catholics receive these in church.
What are ashes (on the forehead)?
It’s known as Ash Wednesday. The ashes symbolize death—ashes to ashes—as Christians await the celebration of new life at Easter.
This type of affection is said to be expressed by strict parents, sometimes to promote responsible behavior.
What is tough love?
Bill Milliken is believed to have coined the phrase in his 1968 book of the same title.
This one-meal dish consists of protein, vegetables, soup, and spices and is topped with a piecrust or biscuit crust.
What is (chicken) pot pie?
Chicken pot pie is a Southern staple during the colder months.
These are Shakespeare’s feuding families of Verona, Italy.
Who are the Montagues and the Capulets?
The children of these feuding families are Romeo and Juliet. Did you know that travelers from around the world visit Juliet’s Wall in Verona and leave letters for her? Volunteers from the Juliet Club answer the letters.
This ancient festival falls on February 2 and used to be considered the midpoint of winter.
What is Candlemas Day?
In a bygone era, Christmas lasted 40 days, ending on February 2. People brought candles to church to receive a blessing on Candlemas Day.