Phrasal Verbs – Relationships
This phrasal verb means to start a romantic relationship.
Go out with
To enter a car, bus, or train.
Get on
A place where you can swim and relax by the water.
Wind down
To stop trying to do something or to surrender. (It can happen in relationships or activities)
Give up
A casual meeting with friends to have drinks and socialize.
Hangout
To end a relationship with someone.
Break up with
To leave a car, bus, or train.
Get off
Collocation meaning to have a very enjoyable time.
Have a blast
To continue doing something despite difficulties. (Useful in both relationships and activities)
Carry on
The period at the beginning of a romantic relationship.
Honeymoon phase
To stop being angry and become friendly again after an argument.
Make up
To continue moving along a road or path.
Go along
Phrase for watching multiple episodes of a TV series in one sitting.
Binge-watch
To visit someone at their house without warning. (It could be a friend or partner)
Drop by
A planned event where people gather to socialize or celebrate.
Party
To be similar to a family member in behavior or appearance.
Take after
To change direction to face another way.
Turn around
Expression for starting to enjoy a new hobby or activity.
Get into
To start a hobby or activity regularly. (Related to leisure time)
Take up
The feeling of nervousness when you meet someone new.
Shyness
To develop feelings of love or affection for someone.
Fall for
To stop at the side of the road (often in a car).
Pull over
Collocation for doing something risky or daring for fun.
Take a leap
To meet someone unexpectedly. (Could happen in a relationship or while going somewhere)
Run into
A social activity where people sing popular songs with a microphone.
Karaoke