Falling in love
catch someone's eye = to be attractive to someone: The shy man at the back of the class caught my eye.(来源：遥英语学习网站 http://www.
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to have a crush on someone = to only be able to think about one person: When I was at school, I had a crush on a film star.
to have a soft spot for someone = to have a weakness for someone: She has a soft spot for Richard - he can do anything!
to have the hots for someone = to find someone very attractive: She's got the hots for the new office manager.
to go out with someone (British English) = to date someone: They've been going out together for years!
to go steady = to go out with someone: They've been going steady since their first year at university.
to fall for someone = to fall in love: He always falls for the wrong types!
to fall head over heels for someone = to completely fall in love: He fell head over heels for her.
to be lovey-dovey = for a couple to show everyone how much they are in love: They're so lovey-dovey, always whispering to each other and looking into each other's eyes.
to have eyes only for = to be attracted to one person only: He's dropped all his old friends, now that he has eyes only for Susie.
to be the apple of someone's eye = to be loved by someone, normally an older relative: She's the apple of her father's eye.
to be smitten by someone = to be in love with someone: I first met him at a party and from that evening on, I was smitten.
a love-nest = the place where two lovers live: They made a love-nest in the old basement flat.
to be loved-up (British English) = to exist in a warm feeling of love: They are one loved-up couple!
to be the love of someone's life = to be loved by a person: He has always been the love of her life.
Types of love
puppy love = love between teenagers: It's just puppy love - you'll grow out of it!cupboard love = love for someone because they give you food: I think my cat loves me, but it's only cupboard love!
Getting married
to get hitched: They're getting hitched next Saturday.to tie the knot: So when are you two tying the knot?
If it goes wrong…
to go through a bit of a rough patch = when things are not going well: Since the argument, they've been going through a bit of a rough patch.to have blazing rows = to have big arguments: We had a blazing row last night.
can't stand the sight of someone = to not like someone: She can't stand the sight of him any more!
to call it a day = to agree that the relationship has ended: We decided to call it a day.
to be on the rocks = a relationship that is in difficulty: Once she moved out, it was clear their marriage was on the rocks.
to have a stormy relationship = a relationship with many arguments: I'm glad we don't have a stormy relationship.
a love-rat = a man who betrays his girlfriend / wife: He's had affairs with three different women - he's a complete love-rat.
Sayings
Marry in haste, repent at leisure = if you marry too quickly, you have the rest of your life to regret it!Love is blind = when you love someone, you can't see their faults Beauty is in the eye of the beholder = beauty is subjective Let your heart rule your head = allow your emotions to control your rational side Wear your heart on your sleeve = show other people how you are feeling